Question

Exercise
A
Complete the following sentences with the correct alternative from the
brackets.
1. The police looking for the escaped criminal. (was/were)
2. The family
different views about her marriage proposal
(has/have)
3. The news
certain to upset her. (is/are)
4. The school
been closed for the summer. (has/have)
5. Rabies
claimed many lives in the village. (has/have)
6. Mathematics always
been my weak point (has/have)
7. The staff
in time for the briefing everyday. (arrives/
arrive)
8. Gymnastics
meant for the daring. (is/are)
9. Diabetes
an illness caused by too much sugar in blood.
(is/are)
10. The stairs leading to the rooftop to be repaired
(needs/need)
11. People care what the government is up to. (don't/ doesn't)
12. The election for the local bodies
supposed to be held
last month. (was/were)
13. The goods piled up at the airport
meant to be transported
immediately. (is/are)
14. Politics favouring people
become a thing of the past.
(has/have)
15. My earnings
suffice
my lifestyle, (doesn't/don't)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. the police were looking for the escaped criminal
2. the family have different views about her marriage proposal
3. the news is certain ti upset her .