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The Government has/have fallen and a general election will soon be held.
has
The congregation were/was all delighted with the fine sermon.
were
The whole gang was/were arrested.
was
The farmer's herd was/were sold for a good price.
was
The herd had escaped and was/were wandering about in the fields.
were
The team is/are trying on the new boots.
are
The staff was/were quarrelling about what was to be done.
were
The great orator rose to speak and the crowd were/was silent.
was
The crowd was/were cheering, shouting and singing.
were
A number of suspicious people has/have been arrested.
have
This class/is are the best in the school.
is
The Government was/were debating the choice of a new minister.
were
The congregation were/was saying their prayers.
were
A lot of people has/have had influenza this winter.
have
The pack of cards was/were lying all over the floor.
were
A cluster of people was/were eagerly chatting to one another.
were
