Question set 5 for TET preparation

Question set 5 for TET

1. Both she and her brother ---- absent. 

a) is 

b) are 

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


2. The jury --- divided in their opinions.

a) is 

b) are 

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


3. He asked me whether either of the applicants _____ suitable.

a) was

b) were

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


4. To take pay and then not to do work _____dishonest. 

a) is 

b) are 

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


5. That night every one of the boat’s crew_____down with fever. 

a) was 

b) were 

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


6. The accountant and the cashier __ absconded. 

a) is 

b) are 

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


7. A good man and useful citizen __ passed away. 

a) has 

b) have

c) both (a) and (b)

d) none


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