Fill in Blanks (Grammar) — Set 8
Questions 71–80 of 140
The government _______ announced new policies yesterday.
Correct Answer: A. has
Collective nouns in standard formal English take singular verbs. 'Government' is singular in American English, requiring 'has' as the auxiliary in this sentence. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A number of students _______ absent today.
Correct Answer: B. are
'A number of' takes a plural verb because it refers to multiple countable items. 'Are' is the correct plural verb form for this construction. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The quality of the materials _______ poor.
Correct Answer: B. is
In 'the quality of' constructions, the main subject is 'quality' (singular), not 'materials'. The verb agrees with 'quality', requiring the singular 'is'. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Both the teacher and the students _______ working hard.
Correct Answer: B. are
When subjects joined by 'and' refer to different people, the verb is plural. 'Both the teacher and the students' requires the plural verb 'are'. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Nobody _______ seen him since yesterday.
Correct Answer: A. has
Indefinite pronouns like 'nobody' are singular, requiring singular verbs. 'Has' is the correct auxiliary for this singular subject in the present perfect tense. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
She _______ to the gym every day.
Correct Answer: B. goes
The subject 'she' is third-person singular, requiring the verb to end in 's'. 'Goes' is the correct form for habitual actions with singular subjects in simple present tense. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
I _______ to see you tomorrow.
Correct Answer: C. am coming
The word 'tomorrow' and the present continuous 'am coming' indicate a planned future action. This construction is standard for future arrangements made in the present. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
They _______ their project by next Friday.
Correct Answer: C. will have completed
The phrase 'by next Friday' requires the future perfect tense. 'Will have completed' shows the project will be fully finished before that specific date arrives. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
She _______ with us since 2015.
Correct Answer: C. has been working
The year '2015' with 'since' indicates continuous employment from that time to now. 'Has been working' is the present perfect continuous form for ongoing activity. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
It _______ raining when he arrived.
Correct Answer: A. was
The phrase 'when he arrived' indicates past time with an action in progress. 'Was' here is part of 'was raining', the past continuous form describing the weather condition. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.