1. Neither the teacher nor the students ___ ready for the exam.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) were
2. The bouquet of roses ___ on the table.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
3. Every one of the books ___ been read by the librarian.
a) have
b) has
c) is
d) are
4. The team ___ divided in their opinions about the new policy.
a) is
b) are
c) has
d) were
5. Mathematics ___ my favorite subject in school.
a) are
b) were
c) is
d) have been
6. The scissors ___ on the desk next to the ruler.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) have
7. Either the manager or the employees ___ responsible for this mistake.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have
8. The news ___ shocking to everyone who heard it.
a) are
b) were
c) was
d) have been
9. A pair of shoes ___ missing from the closet.
a) are
b) is
c) were
d) have been
10. Each of the students ___ a different topic for their project.
a) have
b) has
c) is
d) are​