The Government has/have fallen and a general election will soon be held.
has
The whole gang was/were arrested.
was
The farmer's herd was/were sold for a good price.
was
The team is/are trying on the new boots.
are
The great orator rose to speak and the crowd were/was silent.
was
A number of suspicious people has/have been arrested.
have
Your class/is are the best in the school.
is
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
He kept the class inside because it/they had been playing tricks during the lesson.
they
A bunch of flowers was/were offered to the visitor.
was
The crew was/were all seasick.
were
The audience was/were the biggest we have ever had.
was
A team of soldiers was/were playing against a team of sailors.
was
The furniture is/are really old.
is
