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[passage-header]In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. Choose the most appropriate option that serves as the missing word in each line:[/passage-header]
The neem tree is native to India and _1_ found all over the country. For centuries, it has _2_ known as a highly medicinal plant. Its leaves, flowers _3_ bark oil have been used as home remedies right _4_ ancient times. An excellent toothbrush can _5_ made of the neem twigs. It is also known for its antibiotic properties. A paste of neem leaves can _6_ used in the treatment of chickenpox. Water in which neem leaves _7_ been boiled can be used for washing skin _8_ is inflamed and infected.

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Fill in the blank (7).

A
has

B
have

C
is

D
are

Solution

A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. Here the subject, "jeans", is in plural form. Therefore, the Verb applied will also be in plural form.
Option B is correct because "have" is a plural verb which goes with the plural form of the subject ( neem leaves) and also it completes the given sentence having present perfect tense. Whereas, option A and C contain singular verb and option D contains plural verb but not the one which is applicable to form past perfect tense.
Question 2
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In the following sentence supply a verb in agreement with its subject.

Each of the suspected men _____ arrested.

A
Is

B
Was

C
Are

D
Were

Solution

The sentence has the word 'arrested' which indicates a past tense sentence. So, options A) and C) are eliminated and are not the correct answers. The word 'each' signifies that every person/individual is considered separately. So, it requires a singular verb. Hence, the correct answer is option B) was.
Question 3
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In the following sentence supply a verb in agreement with its subject.

Neither his father nor his mother alive now.

A
Is

B
Are

C
Was

D
Were

Solution

Firstly, we need to identify the tense. Since the sentence states 'alive now,' we know we must use the present tense. This eliminates options C and D. In this sentence, there are two subjects: father and mother. So ideally, the verb should be plural. But when we use 'neither...nor' in a sentence which has singular subjects (father and mother), we must use the singular verb (is). Hence, the correct option is A) is.
Question 4
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Complete the following sentence using a suitable modal (that expresses necessity):
I _______ confess I don't think much of his new hairstyle.

A
Will

B
Should

C
Ought to

D
Must

Solution

Must is a modal verb that indicates necessity or requirement in a particular situation. In the above sentence, it seems like a necessity to confess that the person does not think much of his hairstyle. So, the right answer is D) Must.
Question 5
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In the following sentence supply a verb in agreement with its subject.

The accountant and the cashier _____ absconded. [Advanced]

A
Is

B
Are

C
Have

D
Has

Solution

The sentence has the word 'absconded' which indicates it is a past tense statement. So, options A) and B) can be eliminated since 'is' and 'are' are both in the present tense. The key here is to figure out whether the subject is plural or singular. Since there are two singular subjects, the 'accountant' and the 'cashier' joined by the word 'and' we consider the subject to be plural in nature according to the subject-verb-agreement rule, which means this plural subject needs a plural verb. Hence, we need to use 'have' (plural verb) not 'has' (singular verb). This leaves us with the right option C.
Question 6
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

Shopkeeper : ____ I help you?

A
Shall

B
Could

C
May

D
Might

Solution

Here, the shopkeeper is asking for permission to be able to help the subject. The correct modal verb used for taking permission politely is option C) May.
'Can' is used to show ability, so it is incorrect here. 'Could' is used to express past ability or a possibility, while 'Might' is used to express slight possibility.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb.
Not only my neighbour but all the members of his family _____ honest [Advanced]

A
Is

B
Are

C
Have

D
Was

Solution

Out of the four options, option B is correct. In the case of collective noun, verb can be singular or plural depending on the meaning of the sentence. Here, all the members is the collective noun and acting as individuals. Thus, plural verb 'are' is used. 'Is' and 'was' takes singular subject. Thus, options A, C and D are wrong.
Question 8
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In the following sentence supply a verb in agreement with its subject.

The cow as well as the horse _______ grass. [Advanced]

A
Eats

B
Eat

C
Eating

D
Are eating

Solution

When the sentence contains the phrase 'as well as ...,' we do not consider this phrase as part of the subject. So, we only need to check if the main subject is singular or plural. Accordingly, the verb takes the singular or plural form.
Here, the cow is the subject while 'as well as the horse' is not part of the subject. Since cow is singular, the verb will be singular as well. Therefore, the correct answer is option A) Eats. Option B) and option D) are plural verbs (eat and are eating respectively), which would not agree with the singular subject 'cow' whereas option C (eating) is incorrect as it does not fit grammatically in the sentence since it requires a helping verb to make sense in the given context, which is missing in the option.
Question 9
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket.

The manager as well as counter clerks __________ (try) to persuade him to go in for the ATM card. [Intermediate]

A
Tries

B
Try

C
Will have tried

D
Trying

Solution

When the phrase 'as well as' is used, should we use the singular or plural verb form? In the sentence given, the manager is the subject of the sentence. 'As well as counter clerks' is just a phrase used to add detail. So, we need to use a singular form of the verb since our subject is singular 'manager' which is provided in the option A) 'tries'. Option B) 'try' is a plural verb used when the subject is plural. Options C) and D) are incorrect in the given context because they are both in the wrong tense as compared to the sentence.
Question 10
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb.
Either Hari or I ______ at mistake today.

A
Am

B
Is

C
Are

D
Were

Solution

Option A, 'am', is the correct answer because 'either/or' form part of the subject of a verb and both elements are singular, then the verb must be singular too. The verb should also agree with the closer subject.
Option B is incorrect because 'I is' is grammatically incorrect in standard English.
Options C and D are incorrect because these plural verbs does not agree with the singular subject 'I'.

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have

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are

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Was

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Were

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Question 3

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Are

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Were

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Should

Ought to

Must

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Has

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Could

May

Might

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Eat

Eating

Are eating

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Tries

Try

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Trying

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Is

Are

Were

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