Unless we ______ now we can't be on time.

• will start
• start
• starts
• will be starting
Correct Option: B  [ start ]

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."

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 only my parents but also I _______ regretting the change of school.

• are
• is
• am
• No option is appropriate
Correct Option: C  [ am ]

Remark: in case "Not only...but also" the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.

The news ___ very surprising.

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

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

My friend, philosopher and guide _________ my father.

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

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

Mathematics ___ my favorite subject.

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

Remark: "Mathematics" is treated as a singular subject even though it ends in "s".

A bouquet of flowers ___ on the table.

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

Remark: The subject "bouquet" is singular, so it takes a singular verb.

Ashok as well his brothers _________ coming today.

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

Remark:

Every man, woman and child ________ charmed.

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

Remark: