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In English grammar, what determines if a verb must be singular or plural?
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The verb must agree with its subject in number and person.
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Two or more singular subjects joined by 'and' generally require a _____ verb.
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Plural
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When two singular subjects joined by 'and' refer to the same person or thing, the verb must be _____.
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Singular
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Sentence: 'The poet and the statesman _____ dead.' (is/are)
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are
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Rule: If a singular noun is mentioned twice with two distinct Articles (e.g., 'The poet and the statesman'), the verb is _____.
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Plural
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When two subjects represent one idea (e.g., 'Rice and curry'), what form of verb is required?
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Singular
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Complete the proverb: 'Time and tide _____ for none.'
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waits
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If two singular nouns joined by 'and' are preceded by 'each' or 'every', the verb is _____.
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Singular
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When singular subjects are connected by 'neither... nor' or 'either... or', what verb form is required?
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Singular
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Sentence: 'Not only his wife, but even his mother _____ him selfish.'
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finds
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If subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor' are of different numbers, where should the plural subject be placed?
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Near the verb.
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When subjects joined by 'nor' are of different numbers, the verb must be _____.
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Plural
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When subjects joined by 'or' are of different people, with which subject does the verb agree?
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The subject nearest to the verb.
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Sentence: 'Neither my friend nor I _____ sorry.'
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am
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Mathematical computation: 'Two times three _____ six.' (is/are)
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is
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Mathematical computation: 'Four and four _____ eight.' (is/are)
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are
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What verb form is required when a singular subject is followed by 'as well as' or 'together with'?
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Singular
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Sentence: 'The coach, together with his assistants, _____ praised.'
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was
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Sentence: 'A list of the names of successful candidates _____ available.'
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is
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Indefinite pronouns like 'anybody', 'each', and 'nobody' generally require a _____ verb.
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Singular
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When the subject is a relative pronoun, the verb agrees with the _____ of that pronoun.
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Antecedent
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Sentence: 'He is one of the men who _____ as advisers.'
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act
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A collective noun takes a plural verb when the members of the class are considered _____.
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Individually
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Sentence: 'The jury _____ divided in their opinion.'
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were
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When plural numbers indicate a sum or a unit (e.g., 'Ten years'), the verb is _____.
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Singular
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Nouns plural in form but singular in meaning (e.g., 'Economics', 'News') take a _____ verb.
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Singular
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In the sentence 'The quality of the shoes is not up to the mark', why is the verb 'is' used?
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The subject is 'quality', not 'shoes'.
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Sentence: 'Fifty thousand rupees _____ a big sum.'
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is
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What are the three important elements of a good composition?
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Having good ideas, organising them logically, and expressing them effectively.
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Name the essay planning technique that uses the questions: Where, When, Why, How, and What.
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'Wh' Plan
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What is the primary purpose of a 'Knowledge Categories Plan' (or planning web)?
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To organise ideas into categories or areas of knowledge before writing.
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Which planning method is particularly helpful for a descriptive essay by using the five senses?
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'Sight - Sound - Touch' Plan
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In a formal letter, whose address is written first?
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The writer's address.
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Where is the date placed in a formal letter layout?
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Below the writer's address.
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What is the recommended salutation for an official who is a woman?
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Dear Madam
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In British English, where is the subject heading placed in a formal letter?
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Between the salutation and the first paragraph.
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What is the most common form of subscription used in a formal letter?
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Yours faithfully
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How should the writer's full name be presented at the end of a formal letter?
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Written clearly in brackets below the signature.
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What type of tone should be maintained in a formal business letter?
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Businesslike and polite.
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From which country does cinnamon naturally grow?
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Sri Lanka
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Term: Monopolised
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Definition: Obtained exclusive possession or control of a trade or service.
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Term: Arduous
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Definition: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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What is the opposite of the word 'repulsive'?
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Enticing
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How did Arab traders keep Europeans from finding the source of cinnamon in the first millennium BCE?
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They told elaborate tales of giant birds and winged serpents guarding it.
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Why was cinnamon a status symbol among the Roman elite?
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It was extremely expensive, costing the equivalent of five months' wages for a labourer.
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How is the inner bark of the cinnamon tree processed into quills?
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It is peeled by hand using a knife and naturally curls as it dries.
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Which community originally had the exclusive right to collect and trade cinnamon in Sri Lanka?
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The Salagama community.
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Complete the phrase: 'He impressed _____ me the value of silence.'
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on
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Complete the phrase: 'The Vice-Principal took _____ the charge of the school.'
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over
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Complete the phrase: 'The army put _____ the rebellion.'
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down
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Complete the phrase: 'The meeting has been fixed _____ next Sunday.'
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for
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Complete the phrase: 'The Chairman will preside _____ the meeting.'
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over
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What is the meaning of 'brood over' in the context of failure?
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To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.
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Which planning technique would involve identifying 'Emotional Escape' and 'Social Media Platforms' for an essay on Digital Addiction?
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Knowledge Categories Plan
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Sentence: 'Jack or his brothers _____ to be blamed.'
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are
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Sentence: 'Each boy and girl _____ a separate report.'
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makes
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Sentence: 'Rice and curry _____ my favourite dish.'
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is
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Sentence: 'Three-fourths of the house _____ constructed.'
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was
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Sentence: 'None but the brave _____ the fair.' (deserves/deserve)
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deserves
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In a formal letter, if the recipient's name is known, what is a better salutation than 'Dear Sir'?
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Dear Mr [Surname] or Dear Ms [Surname]