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.

Neither John nor his friends ___ invited.

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

Remark: The verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Here, "friends" is plural, so the verb should be "were."

The news ___ very surprising.

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

Remark: "News" is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb.

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

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

Remark:

I _______ tennis every Sunday morning.

• playing
• play
• am playing
• am play
Correct Option: B  [ play ]

Remark:

The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet __________ arrived.

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

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.

Neither John nor Alex __________ scored the century.

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

Remark: in case "Neither-Nor" the verb must agree with the second subject (the subject closer to the verb).

The student, as well as his teacher ________ going on the excursion.

• have
• has
• were
• was
Correct Option: D  [ was ]

Remark:

The children ___ playing in the park.

• is
• are
• has
• were
Correct Option: B  [ are ]

Remark: "Children" is a plural noun, so it takes a plural verb.