The jury _______ divided in their opinion.

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

Remark: "jury" is treated as a collective noun, and when referring to the group as a whole, generally we use a singular verb "was."

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.

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

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

Remark:

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.

That woman ____________vegetables.

• sells
• sell
• have sold
• selling
Correct Option: A  [ sells ]

Remark:

The modern student _________ the importance of physical exercise.

• understood
• understand
• have understand
• understands
Correct Option: D  [ understands ]

Remark: singular subject (i.e student) takes singular verb (i.e understands).
Note: generally verb ends with "s" is singular.

___________ many times every winter in

• It snows
• It snowed
• It is snowing
• It is snow
Correct Option: A  [ It snows ]

Remark:

Most of the labourers _____________ on the strike.

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

Remark:

The team ___ going to win the match.

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

Remark: "Team" is a collective noun and is treated as singular when the group is acting as a single unit.