Question

1. Which of the verbs in brackets is correct?
1. Fish and chips (is/are) a favourite of the English.
2. The pulley and the chain (was/were) a useful invention.
3. A chest of drawers (is/are) useful for storing clothes.
4. The students of this class (are/is) rowdy.
5. Many a man (is/are) tempted by gold.
6. Cleopatra and her retinue (was, were) eager to meet Caesar.
7. Several (was, were) present at the meeting.
8. He is one of the best players who (has, have) played for India.
9. Game after game (were, was) played.
10. Patience as well as perseverence (is, are) necessary for success in life.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 are

2. were

2. is

4. are

5. is

6. were

7. were

8. have

9. were

10. are

Answer 2

Answer:

1.are

2.were

3.is

4.are

5.is

6.were

7.was

9.were

10.is