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.

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

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

Remark:

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.

Not only Pinki but also her friends _________ buying books.

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

Remark:

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 ]

Remark:

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

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

Remark:

The boy in the bus ________ like your brother.

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

Remark:

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 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.

Our Principal and Chairman of the occasion ________ arrived.

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

Remark: