DAY 5

"Each of the students [.......] a different perspective on the topic."

• has

• have

• having

• had

"Neither the books nor the magazine [.....] on the shelf."

• am

• is

• are

• being

Answer explanation

When 'neither/nor' connects two singular subjects, the verb agrees with the closer one. In this case, 'magazine' is singular, so 'is' is correct.

The committee [.....] meeting at noon to discuss the upcoming event.

• was

• are

• am

• is

Answer explanation

Committee is a collective noun that is treated as a singular entity, hence 'is' is the correct verb form.

The group of tourists ...... exploring the historical landmarks.

• is

• were

• was

• are

Answer explanation

Similar to 'collection,' 'group' is a collective noun treated as singular. Hence, 'was' is correct.

The pile of papers on the desk ..... to be organized.

• needed

• needs

• need

• is needing

Answer explanation

The subject 'pile' is singular, so 'needs' is the correct verb form.

My family [......] going on a vacation next week.

• are

• is

• was

• were

Answer explanation

Use 'is' because 'family' is a collective noun, and we use a singular verb with it.

Each of the cookies [....] icing on top.

• need

• needs

• needed

• needing

Answer explanation

Use 'needs' because 'each' refers to individual cookies, and we use a singular verb with it.

Many of the students [....] already finished their homework.

• is

• has

• have

• had

Answer explanation

Use 'have' because 'many' refers to a plural number, and we use a plural verb with it.