Linking Verbs Test

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Linking Verbs Test - 6

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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

People who listen to classical music _________ few as compared to other genres.

A
is

B
are

C
was

D
have

Solution

In the given sentence, the subject is 'people' which must have a plural verb. Hence "are" is correct. "have' indicates possession. So, it does not fit the context.
Question 2
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Civics __________ his favourite subject at school.

A
were

B
have

C
are

D
was

Solution

Some nouns such as "Civics" etc. sound plural but actually they are used as singular nouns and hence they are followed by singular verbs. In the context 'civics' is a subject, which would be treated as singular. Hence, "was" is correct.
Question 3
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

My neighbour ____ a real estate agent.

A
would

B
is

C
has

D
were

Solution

The subject is singular. So, option 4 is ruled out. It mentions a state of being. So, 'is' will be used.
Question 4
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

There was no sugar at home so they ________ drink tea without sugar.

A
may

B
must

C
had to

D
have to

Solution

Given sentence is in past tense and does not express any duty. So, use of 'must', 'may' and 'have to' is incorrect. It expresses a necessity. Hence, "had to" is correct.
Question 5
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

She ______ not go out alone on a dark night.

A
dares

B
dare

C
dare to

D
dares to

Solution

Here 'dare' has been used as an auxiliary verb and the main verb is 'go'. The auxiliary verb 'dare' is followed by an infinitive without to. The auxiliary 'dare' is common in questions and negative sentences. It doesn't have forms like 'dares or dared'.
Question 6
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

The rich ____________ to be blamed.

A
is

B
are

C
was

D
shall

Solution

'The rich' meaning 'rich people' is used as a plural subject. Hence, the plural verb 'are' will be used.
Question 7
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Ron and Sunny _________ punished yesterday.

A
was

B
were

C
is

D
are

Solution

The conjunction 'and' in the given sentence has made the subject plural and the given sentence refers to the Past Tense because of the use of 'yesterday'. Hence, "were" is correct.
Question 8
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Neither George nor his relatives _________ taken the food.

A
has

B
will

C
are

D
have

Solution

The word 'relatives' in the given sentence is a plural word and not a singular word. Hence, 'have' is correct. The sentence is in active voice. So, use of 'are' would make it ungrammatical.
Question 9
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Many a girl ________ absent yesterday.

A
was

B
were

C
is

D
are

Solution

'Many a' takes a singular verb. Moreover, the use of 'yesterday' indicates a past event. So, 'was' will be used.
Question 10
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Each of the boys ___________ given a prize.

A
were

B
have been

C
has been

D
are

Solution

The given sentence is in passive voice. Moreover with 'each' singular verb will be used. Hence, "has been" is correct.
Question 11
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

Matt and Stuart __________ passed the test.

A
has

B
have

C
is

D
are

Solution

"Matt and Stuart" is a plural subject and not singular.hence,"have" is correct.
Question 12
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

The boy, Samuel, as well as his two friends _______ come for the interview.

A
have

B
has

C
are

D
was

Solution

When two subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb agrees in number and person with the first one. The first subject being singular, use of 'has' is correct. The use of 'was' would make the sentence ungrammatical.
Question 13
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

If they want to become the legal guardians they __________ file custody papers in the court,

A
had to

B
have to

C
were to

D
dare to

Solution

'Have to' indicates some necessity. The sentence indicates a necessity (file custody papers). So, option 2 is correct. With 'want' which is in present tense 'had to' which is in past tense, does not fit.
Question 14
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

The people of this village _____ very gentle.

A
are

B
is

C
were

D
was

Solution

The subject of a sentence is "the + adjective", then the verb has to be plural .Hence, "are" is correct.
Question 15
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

My trousers ______ made of cheap cloth.

A
is

B
was

C
are

D
have

Solution

The given sentence denotes present tense. "Trousers" is plural hence "are" is correct option. Use of 'have' makes the sentence ungrammatical.
Question 16
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

A pair of trousers ______ bought.

A
were

B
have

C
was

D
has

Solution

"A pair" is followed by a singular verb. Hence, "was" is correct. 'Has' indicates possession, which is not the case here. Moreover, as a helping verb, 'has' is unfit in this context of active voice.
Question 17
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

A black and white dog __________ barking.

A
were

B
was

C
has

D
have

Solution

Singular verb is used if two adjectives are used with two nouns having only one article.Hence, "was" is correct option.
Question 18
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Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

They __________ running a race.

A
is

B
am

C
are

D
have

Solution

This is case of present tense and "they" denotes plurality. Hence, "are is correct.

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