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V. Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

1. They __________________ too much.
(a) worry (b) worries
2. Black and white __________________ your choice.

(a) is (b) are
3. The dogs __________________ at the stranger.
(a) bark (b) barks

4. Slow and steady __________________ the race.
(a) wins (b) win
5. A large number of voters still __________________ along straight-party lines.

(a) votes (b) vote
6. The students and instructors each __________________ for a new facility by next year.
(a) hope (b) hopes
7. Sally __________________ in the park every day.

(a) run (b) runs
8. The leader as well as his brothers __________________ to the same tribe.

(a) belongs (b) belong
9. George and James __________________ want to see that movie.
(a) doesn’t (b) don’t
10. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, __________________ the press cordially.

(a) greets (b) greet

VI. Fill in the blanks with one of the words given in brackets.
1. Not only your qualifications but your attitude also _______________ (is, are) important
for getting a new job.
2. Neither the moon nor the stars _______________ (are, is) shining today.
3. The influence of Gandhiji exerted over the Indian masses _______________ (were,
was) really great.
4. You and he _______________ (has, have) been asked to stay back after school.

5. Much of our success _______________ (depend, depends) on our efforts.
6. Many an accountant _______________ (has, have) benefited from this new software.

7. It is her parents who _______________ (deserve, deserves) the credit for her success.
8. Economics _______________ (is, are) an important branch of knowledge.

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