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

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

Remark:

The ruler and the minister ____________ killed.

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

Remark:

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."

My friend, philosopher and guide _________ my father.

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

Remark: "friend, philosopher and guide" refers to one person.

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.

Not only Pinki but also her friends _________ buying books.

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

Remark:

While eating he _______ a lot.

• talk
• talks
• talked
• taking
Correct Option: B  [ talks ]

Remark: Singular subject takes singular verb.

This magazine _________ twice weekly.

• is appearing
• appearing
• appears
• appeared
Correct Option: C  [ appears ]

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

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.