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Subject Verb Agreement Exercise
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Fill in the blanks with a verb form that agrees with the subject.

1.The manager along with his secretary ............................ present in the conference room.
was
were

2. Neither Shailesh nor Mukesh ............................... present at the hearing.
was
were

3. Thousand dollars ............................. not a small sum.
is
are
have

4. Nirali as well as Priya ............................. there.
was
were

5. Neither you nor I ........................... responsible for this.
is
are
am

6. He neither ............................. his money nor ............................. it.
spends, donates
spend, donate
spent, donate
spent, donates

7. Any increase in the price of essential commodities ............................... in inflation.
result
results

8. Our team ............................... likely to win.
is
are

9. My family ............................... of my parents, my husband and my children.
consist
consists

10. The audience .............................. enthralled by the performance.
was
were

11. Young children ............................... their parents.
imitate
imitates

12. The baby ............................. startled by the loud sound.
was
were

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🟢Answers🟢

1.The manager along with his secretary was present in the conference room.
2 Neither Shailesh nor Mukesh was present at the hearing.
3. Thousand dollars is not a small sum.
4. Nirali as well as Priya was there.
5. Neither you nor I am responsible for this.
6. He neither spends his money nor donates it.

7. Any increase in the price of essential commodities results in inflation.
8. Our team is likely to win.
9. My family consists of my parents, my husband and my children.
10. The audience was enthralled by the performance.
11. Young children imitate their parents.
12. The baby was startled by the loud sound.
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles- (a, an, the, zero article)
✔️Test 5
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🔰41. I've never committed ..... crime.
🔰42. She arrived in ...... Brazil yesterday.
🔰43. Maria Sharapova is ...... Russian professional tennis player.
🔰44. I go to college by ...... bicycle.
🔰45. Immersion in literature and the arts during childhood sows the seeds for ...... evolved, sensitive and critical society.
🔰46. Sujith visited ....... Delhi in 2012.
🔰47. The air cooler was serviced by one of ...... leading service companies.
🔰48. The flag will be hoisted by ..... President of India.
🔰49. Birju gave ....... elegant performance in the school annual day function.
🔰50. We usually meet on ..... Friday.
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Answers
🔰41. I've never committed a crime.
🔰42. She arrived in ...... Brazil yesterday.
(Zero article)
🔰43. Maria Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player.
🔰44. I go to college by ...... bicycle.
(Zero article)
🔰45. Immersion in literature and the arts during childhood sows the seeds for an evolved, sensitive and critical society.
🔰46. Sujith visited ....... Delhi in 2012.
(Zero article)
🔰47. The air cooler was serviced by one of the leading service companies.
🔰48. The flag will be hoisted by the President of India.
🔰49. Birju gave an elegant performance in the school annual day function.
🔰50. We usually meet on ..... Friday.
(Zero article)
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Ten Words of the Day
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🩵1. Spearhead (Noun)
Meaning: An individual or group chosen to lead a thrust or concept.
Hindi: हरावल, अग्रणी (नेतृत्व करने वाला)।
Synonyms: Leader, pioneer, vanguard, protagonist.
Antonyms: Follower, rearguard.
Example: The pace spearhead will be key to India's chances as the hosts eye a historic tournament victory.
Related Words: Spearhead (Verb).

🩵2. Sustained (Adjective)
Meaning: Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
Hindi: निरंतर, सतत।
Synonyms: Constant, unremitting, incessant, protracted.
Antonyms: Sporadic, intermittent, occasional.
Example: The bowler was rewarded for his sustained brilliance throughout the competition with a top individual award.
Related Words: Sustain (Verb).

🩵3. Interacted (Verb)
Meaning: Acted in such a way as to have an effect on another; communicated with.
Hindi: बातचीत करना, परस्पर क्रिया करना।
Synonyms: Communed, engaged, collaborated.
Antonyms: Ignored, avoided.
Example: The Chief Minister interacted with violence-scarred communities as part of a state peace-building mission.
Related Words: Interaction (Noun).

🩵4. Precede (Verb)
Meaning: Come before (something) in time, order, or rank.
Hindi: पूर्व में होना।
Synonyms: Antedate, antecede, foreshadow.
Antonyms: Follow, succeed.
Example: New instructions state that specific patriotic songs must precede the National Anthem at government events.
Related Words: Precedent (Noun), preceding (Adjective).

🩵5. Summoned (Verb)
Meaning: Authoritatively or urgently called on (someone) to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court.
Hindi: बुलावा भेजना (आधिकारिक तौर पर)।
Synonyms: Subpoenaed, invoked, convened, cited.
Antonyms: Dismissed, discharged.
Example: The former secretary was summoned by the enforcement agency for questioning regarding financial irregularities.
Related Words: Summons (Noun).

🩵6. Invoke (Verb)
Meaning: To call on (a deity, spirit, etc.), as in prayer or as a witness; to appeal to.
Hindi: आह्वान करना।
Synonyms: Entreat, beseech, adjure.
Antonyms: Waive, repel.
Example: Legal scholars are debating the ethics of the state's decision to invoke emergency powers during the protest.
Related Words: N/A.

🩵7. Drift (Noun)
Meaning: A continuous slow movement from one place to another; the general intention or meaning of an argument.
Hindi: बहाव, सामान्य झुकाव।
Synonyms: Tendency, trend, progression, course.
Antonyms: Stability, fixity.
Example: Critics expressed concern over the judicial drift in the case, suggesting the court is overstepping its role.
Related Words: Drift (Verb).

🩵8. Launchpad (Noun)
Meaning: A starting point or platform for a new project, career, or enterprise.
Hindi: आधार, शुरुआत का मंच।
Synonyms: Springboard, platform, foundation.
Antonyms: Conclusion, endpoint.
Example: The domestic series proved to be the perfect launchpad for the youngster's international career.
Related Words: N/A.

🩵9. Invoking (Verb)
Meaning: Implementing or putting into effect (a law or rule). (Administrative sense).
Hindi: लागू करना।
Synonyms: Applying, enforcing, executing.
Antonyms: Rescinding, repealing.
Example: The administration is considering invoking stricter environmental norms for the industrial zone.
Related Words: N/A.

🩵10. Mission (Noun)
Meaning: An important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes.
Hindi: लक्ष्य, विशेष अभियान।
Synonyms: Commission, quest, undertaking, enterprise.
Antonyms: Aimlessness, pastime.
Example: The government has launched a peace-building mission to resolve the communal tensions in the border districts.
Related Words: Missionary (Noun).
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Different Ways to Say ‘I Miss You’

➡️ I’ve been thinking about you.

➡️ Wish you were here.

➡️ I feel your absence.

➡️ It’s not the same without you.

➡️ I can’t wait to see you again.

➡️ You’ve been on my mind.

➡️ I’m counting the days.

➡️ Life feels empty without you.

➡️ I miss your smile.

➡️ I’m longing for your presence.

➡️ Everything reminds me of you.

➡️ I need you here with me.

➡️ I keep looking for you.

➡️ I feel so alone without you.

➡️ Hurry back, please.