Sir, our list of grievances here ________ a long one.

• are
• were
• is
• was
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Remark: "list" is a singular noun, and when referring to a singular entity, the verb should also be singular.

The furniture in this room _______ made of teak.

• are
• have
• is
• No correction
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Remark: Furniture is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural, so furniture is a singular subject.

The horse and the coach ________ arrived.

• have
• have been
• would
• has
Correct Option: A  [ have ]

Remark: When two singular nouns joined by "and" refer to the same person or thing, the verb is singular.
But here article "the" used twice before each noun to indicate two different subjects, thus "have" used.

Each of the students ________ responsible for keeping this room clean.

• are
• has
• is
• have
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Remark:

Each of the students _______ given a task to complete.

• were
• was
• have
• have been
Correct Option: B  [ was ]

Remark: If a subject is modified by the words "each" or "every" that subject is singular and will take a singular verb.

Everyone _______ at the party.

• dance
• dances
• are dances
• have dances
Correct Option: B  [ dances ]

Remark: "everyone" is considered a singular pronoun (subject), singular verb should be used.

The team _______ playing well.

• have
• were
• is
• are
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Remark: "team" is a collective noun and should be treated as a singular entity. Therefore, the verb "is" (singular) used.

Not Amit but his brothers ______ to the store

• walk
• walks
• are walk
• have walk
Correct Option: A  [ walk ]

Remark: If plural subjects are joined by "or," "nor," or "but," the verb must only agree with the subject that is closest to it.

Mother ________ to talk to you.

• want
• wants
• wanted
• wanting
Correct Option: B  [ wants ]

Remark: Subject is "Mother" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.

Most of the labourers _____________ on the strike.

• is
• has
• are
• have
Correct Option: C  [ are ]

Remark: