Tenses & Subject-Verb Agreement [1]

Catherine's knowledge of computers __________ so extensive that everybody wants her to be in their project group.

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“Don't be sad. Two years __________ not a long time. I would have completed my national service before you know it,” Jack comforted his mother.

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The information obtained from the survey __________ relevant to the research conducted last year.

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Daily screening of children for hand-foot-and-mouth disease __________ necessary at all childcare centres as it is contagious.

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All of the broken equipment in the storeroom __________ thrown just now.

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The postmen’s daily routine __________ to deliver all letters and parcels before they take a short break at mid-morning.

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If I __________ you, I would not have pocketed the money even though no one was looking.

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The students, as well as the teacher, __________ preparing for the Open House this coming weekend.

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“Some sugar __________ required to make the dessert taste better,” declared the chef in the cooking demonstration.

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“Fighting among classmates __________ never a solution for resolving disputes,” the discipline master said.

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