Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. Many people ________ this city this year.
a. visits b. visit c. is visiting d. was visiting
2. Learning foreign languages ______ important.
a. is b. are c. have d. are having
3. The music that they listen to _____ them to relax.
a. help b. are helping c. helps d. helping
4. Taking a trip to the mountains _____ more fun than going to the beach.
a. are b. were c. is d. have been
5. The water in this swimming pool ______ too cold.
a. are feeling b. feel c. feels d. was feeling
6. Exercising every day ______ good for your health.
a. are b. be c. were d. is
7. The articles that John has written ______ difficult to understand.
a. has been b. was c. are d. is
8. Going to the movie last night _______ a lot of fun.
a. were b. was c. are d. being
9. The clothes in this box ________ to my sister.
a. belong b. was belonging c. is belonging d. belongs
10. Some children _________ too many toys.
a. has b. has had c. have d. is having
11. ________ cats as faithful as dogs?
a. Be b. Is c. Am d. Are
12. Mathematics _________ the study of numbers, quantities, or shapes.
a. be b. is c. are d. was
13. Each book _________ unique illustrations.
a. have b. has c. having d. haves
14. The people ________ lining up to get on the train.
a. is b. gets c. are d. is being
15. The captain, together with his crew members, _______ struggling to control the ship.
a. was b. were c. has d. becomes
16. Each of our products _____ guaranteed for sixty days.
a. will b. to be c. is d. are
17. A number of researchers ______ expected to attend the conference.
a. be b. is c. are d. become
18. Two thirds of the land _____ already been sold.
a. is b. are c. has d. have
19. Not only the teacher but also the students ______ opposed to the new uniforms.
a. is b. are c. will d. is being
20. Three hours _______ too short for us to talk about this matter.
a. is b. are c. takes d. take
21. He is earning ten dollars an hour, which _____ not a small amount of money.
a. be b. to be c. is d. are

1. ________ cats as faithful as dogs?
a. Be b. Is c. Am d. Are
2. Mathematics _________ the study of numbers, quantities, or shapes.
a. be b. is c. are d. was
3. Each book _________ unique illustrations.
a. have b. has c. having d. haves
4. The people ________ lining up to get on the train.
a. is b. gets c. are d. is being
5. The captain, together with his crew members, _______ struggling to control the ship.
a. was b. were c. has d. becomes
6. Each of our products _____ guaranteed for sixty days.
a. will b. to be c. is d. are
7. A number of researchers ______ expected to attend the conference.
a. be b. is c. are d. become
8. Two thirds of the land _____ already been sold.
a. is b. are c. has d. have

9. Not only the teacher but also the students ______ opposed to the new uniforms.
a. is b. are c. will d. is being
10. Three hours _______ too short for us to talk about this matter.
a. is b. are c. takes d. take
11. He is earning ten dollars an hour, which _____ not a small amount of money.
a. be b. to be c. is d. are

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51. There is/are two reasons [plural subject] for this.
52. There is/are no reason for her lateness for work.
53. Here is/are two apples that you want.
54. My glasses were /was on the bed.
55. My pants were /was torn while I was climbing up the tree yesterday morning.
56. A pair of plaid trousers is/are in the closet.
57. The news from the front page is/are bad.
58. Measles is/are a dangerous disease for pregnant women.
59. My assets were /was wiped out in the depression.
60. The average worker's earnings have/has gone up dramatically.
61. Our thanks go /goes to the workers who supported the union.
62. Some of the voters is/are still angry.
63. A large percentage of the older population is/are voting against her.
64. Two-fifths of the troops were /was lost in the battle.
65. Two-fifths of the vineyard were /was destroyed by fire.
66. Forty percent of the students is/are in favor of changing the policy.
67. Forty percent of the student body is/are in favor of changing the policy.
68. Two and two is/are four.
69. Four times four divided by two is/are eight.
70. The department members but not the chair has / have decided not to teach on Valentine's Day.
71. It is not the faculty members but the president who decide / decides this issue.
72. It were /was the speaker, not his ideas, that has/ have provoked the students to riot.
73. The colors of the rainbow is/are beautiful.
74. There is/are a problem with the balance sheet. Here is/are the papers you requested
75. The cow and the pig is/are jumping over the moon.
76. Red beans and rice is/are my mom's favorite dish.
77. No smoking or drinking is/are allowed. Every man and woman is/are required to check in.
78. Jessica or Christian is/are to blame for the accident.
79. All of the chicken is/are gone. All of the chickens is/are gone.
80. Four quarts of oil were /was required to get the car running.
81. The study of languages requires /require time.
82. The president, together with his advisors, is/are coming.
83. They, no less than Tom, were /was eager to start.
84. The manager, as well as his assistant, has/have arrived.
85. The number of students is/are 40.
86. Twenty dollars is/are too much to pay for this book.
87. Who has stolen that car is/are still a big question.
88. Neither John nor his friends is/are going to the beach today.
89. Either John or his friends is/are going to the beach today.
90. Neither the boys nor Carmen has/have seen this movie before.
91. Either John or Bill is/are going to the beach today.
92. Neither the director nor the secretary wants/want to leave yet.
93. No example is/are relevant to this case.
94. No examples is/are relevant to this case.
95. None of the counterfeit money has/have been found.
96. None of the students have/has finished the exam yet.
97. Everybody who wants/want to buy a ticket should be in this line.
98. Please help me; something is/are in my eye.
99. Anybody who has/have lost his ticket should report to the desk.
100. Neither of his pens is/are able to be used..

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 32

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. wear

B. dress 

C. put on

D. have on

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. make

B. do

C. perform

D. have

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 34

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. at

B. by

C. in

D. on

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 33

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. However

B. Although 

C. Despite

D. Therefore

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. easy

B. possible

C. likely

D. probable

Choose the right word or phrase best completes the sentence:

1. Three weeks _______not enough holiday.

A. are B. were C. was D. been

2. Each of you ____ a share in the work.

A. having B. has C. to have D. have

3. A number of students ____ volunteered to the job.

A. have B. has C. to have D. having

4. Linguistics ____ out the ways in which languages work.

A. find B. finding C. to find D. finds

5. The Philippines ____ of more than 7,000 islands.

A. consist B. consisting C. consisted D. consists

6. The United Nations ____ its head quarters in New York city.

A. have B. having C. has D. to have

7. One of my neighbours ____ curious about other people’s private life.

A. being B. were C. is D. been

8. Tom doesn’t agree but the rest of us ____.

A. does B. done C. do D. doing

9. There ____ a few flowers in this garden last summer.

A. being B. were C. are D. is

10. A large number of reporters ____ at the meeting yesterday.

A. being B. were C. are D. is

11. Much progress ____ been made in recent years.

A. have B. has C. having D. to have

12. Collecting old coins and paper notes ____ one of my hobbies.

A. being B. were C. are D. is

13. The number of pupils getting poor marks since the beginning of the semester ____ appalling.

A. to be B. have been C. are D. is

14. Five thousand pounds ____ stolen in the robbery last night.

A. being B. were C. are D. was

15. Mr. Thomson with his wife and his three children ____ abroad.

A. to be B. have been C. are D. is

16. One of the girls who ____ working in this department ____ my niece.

A. is/being B. are/is C. is/are D. was/were

17. The English ____ to drink tea.

A. likes B. to like C. like D. has liked

18. Everybody ____ trying to do their best at present.

A. to be B. have been C. are D. is

19. Jim as well as I ____ always busy doing English homework.

A. am B. has been C. are D. is

20. Neither Daisy nor I ____ glad to do that.

A. am B. has been C. are D. is

21. That you take a computer course ____ very necessary.

A. am B. have been C. are D. is

22. The police ____ come to the site of the accident.

A. have B. has C. having D. to have

23. The pilot along with his passengers ____ rescued last night.

A. am B. have been C. was D. is

24. What we need most ____ books.

A. is B. were C. are D. to be

25. My brother together with his friends often ____ in the park.

A. jogs B. jogging C. jog D. to jog

26. Neither he nor they ____ here yesterday.

A. are B. were C. is D. be

27. Either John or his children ____ breakfast each morning.

A. make B. makes C. making D. to make

28. I don’t like the hot weather. Thirty degrees ____ too warm for me.

A. was B. are C. being D. is

29. Not only a dog but also two cats ____ at home in his garage.

A. was B. are C. been D. is

30. Both a poem and a short story ____ been written by the young author.

A. has B. to have C. have D. having