Tenses & Subject-Verb Agreement [3]

The teacher told the student that the number of spelling and punctuation errors in her previous essay __________ unacceptable.

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All the toys in this shop __________ stolen last week.

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If I __________ you, I would tell him the truth.

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Knowing that the number of places __________ limited, my brother made a reservation last week.

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Emily’s anxiety __________ growing by the minute as the results will be announced any time soon.

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All the women working in the department __________ given course application forms last week.

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A number of people in the neighbourhood __________ excited about volunteering for the next donation drive.

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The number of Covid-19 cases __________ on the decline since we have enforced stricter measures.

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These days, the routine of washing our hands and taking our temperature __________ an integral part of our daily lives.

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All the furniture, with the covers and cushions, __________ wrapped carefully by the movers this morning.

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