A. Complete these sentences with the correct verbs. The number of unemployed people has increased recently. The editor and the screen writer have not been paid yet. (Two separate people) Tom and Jerry is a famous cartoon show. (Single idea/title) The producer and director is waiting for you. (One person holding both titles) Watching movies is my favourite pastime. (Gerund subject) The rice and the dal are being cooked. (Two separate items) B. Complete these sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Every man and woman has to understand their responsibility. (Rule 3: subjects preceded by every ) Either Mr Purab or Mr Tapan is going to be the new principal. (Rule 5: either...or with singular subjects) Each town and city in the region is participating in the survey. (Rule 3/4: each ) Neither swimming nor cycling interests me much – I like mountaineering. (Rule 5: singular subjects) Neither of the ideas was found good enough. (Rule 4: neither is singula...
Exercise A: Fill in the blanks with can, could, may, might or must. Could you please explain it again?' I said to the teacher. (Polite request) I have called all of you so that we can discuss the matter openly. (Ability/Possibility) You might want to try this dress. I think it will look good on you. (Suggestion/Possibility) Divya said that she might go to visit her old aunt the next day. (Past possibility) It is quite late. The shops must be closed by now. (Probability based on evidence) ' May I ask a question?' Tiya said, interrupting her friend. (Formal permission) He might be busy. He is not taking calls. (Possibility) 'I can complete the work in three days,' said Mahesh. (Ability) The wedding may have to be postponed. The bride is not well. (Possibility) You don't look well. You might want to take the day off. (Suggestion) Exercise B: Complete these sentences with will or shall. Our players will perform well tomorrow, I'm sure. (Future tense...