The ruler and the minister ____________ killed.

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

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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.

Every man, woman and child ________ charmed.

• was
• were
• has
• are
Correct Option: A  [ was ]

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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.

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.

The members of the committee ___ divided in their opinions.

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

Remark: When the members of a collective noun act individually, the plural verb is used.

One person __________ and several others were injured as the police opened fire on protesters.

• were killed
• was killed
• had killed
• was killing
Correct Option: B  [ was killed ]

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Ashok as well his brothers _________ coming today.

• are
• were
• had been
• is
Correct Option: D  [ is ]

Remark:

Most of the labourers _____________ on the strike.

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

Remark:

The boy in the bus ________ like your brother.

• look
• looks
• looking
• have been looked
Correct Option: B  [ looks ]

Remark: