Quick Navigation: Revision Test Sections

• Part 1: Rapid Fire – Plural Identification (Questions 1-25)
• Part 2: Contextual Application – Fill in the Blanks (Questions 26-50)
• Part 3: Find the Error – Sentence Correction (Questions 51-75)
• Part 4: Choose the Correct Sentence (Questions 76-100)

Q1. The plural of ‘mongoose’ is:
(Commonly Confused)

A) Mongeese
B) Mongooses
C) Mongoosen
D) Mongeeces

Answer & Explanation: B) Mongooses
Unlike ‘goose’, ‘mongoose’ is a regular noun and its plural is formed by simply adding ‘-es’.

Q2. Choose the plural of ‘passer-by’.
(Compound Noun Revision)

A) Passer-bys
B) Passers-by
C) Passers-bys
D) Passer-bies

Answer & Explanation: B) Passers-by
The principal word in the compound, ‘passer’, is made plural.

Q3. The plural of ‘madam’ is:
(French Origin)

A) Madams
B) Mesdames
C) Madames
D) Madam

Answer & Explanation: B) Mesdames
‘Mesdames’ is the formal and correct plural of ‘madam’.

Q4. What is the plural of ‘seraph’?
(Advanced Vocabulary)

A) Seraphs
B) Seraphim
C) Both A and B
D) Seraphes

Answer & Explanation: C) Both A and B
‘Seraphs’ is the English plural, while ‘seraphim’ is the traditional Hebrew plural. Both are accepted.

Q5. The correct plural for ‘bureau’ is:
(French Origin)

A) Bureaus
B) Bureaux
C) Bureaues
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
‘Bureaus’ is the English plural, and ‘bureaux’ is the French plural. Both are correct.

Q6. Choose the plural of ‘Talisman’.
(Deceptive Word)

A) Talismen
B) Talismans
C) Talisma
D) Talisman

Answer & Explanation: B) Talismans
The ‘-man’ in ‘talisman’ is not the separate word for a person, so it takes a regular ‘-s’.

Q7. What is the plural of ‘die’ (for stamping)?
(Contextual Distinction)

A) Dice
B) Die
C) Dies
D) Diez

Answer & Explanation: C) Dies
The plural of ‘die’ for gaming is ‘dice’. The plural of ‘die’ for stamping or coining is ‘dies’.

Q8. Find the plural of ‘terminus’.
(Transport Terminology)

A) Termini
B) Terminuses
C) Both A and B
D) Terminus

Answer & Explanation: C) Both A and B
The Latin plural ‘termini’ and the English plural ‘terminuses’ are both correct.

Q9. The plural of ‘Knight Templar’ is:
(Compound Title)

A) Knight Templars
B) Knights Templars
C) Knights Templar
D) Knights Temple

Answer & Explanation: C) Knights Templar
The main noun ‘Knight’ is pluralized, and ‘Templar’ acts as an adjective.

Q10. What is the plural of ‘fish’?
(Conditional Plural)

A) Fish
B) Fishes
C) Fishies
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
‘Fish’ refers to multiple fish of the same species. ‘Fishes’ refers to different species of fish.

Q11. The plural of ‘cod’ is:
(Zoology)

A) Cods
B) Cod
C) Coden
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
The most common plural is ‘cod’. However, ‘cods’ is also acceptable, especially for different types.

Q12. Choose the correct plural for ‘octopus’.
(Multiple Correct Forms)

A) Octopuses
B) Octopi
C) Octopodes
D) All of the above

Answer & Explanation: D) All of the above
‘Octopuses’ is the standard English plural, ‘octopi’ is a common but debated Latin form, and ‘octopodes’ is the Greek original. ‘Octopuses’ is safest for exams.

Q13. Find the plural for ‘attorney-general’.
(Legal Compound)

A) Attorney-generals
B) Attorneys-general
C) Attorneys-generals
D) Attorney-general

Answer & Explanation: B) Attorneys-general
The main noun, ‘attorney’, is made plural.

Q14. What is the plural of ‘stigma’?
(Advanced Foreign Plural)

A) Stigmas
B) Stigmata
C) Stigmi
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
‘Stigmas’ is standard. ‘Stigmata’ is the Greek plural, often used in religious contexts.

Q15. The plural of ‘corps’ (military unit) is:
(Deceptive Spelling)

A) Corpses
B) Corp
C) Corpses
D) Corps

Answer & Explanation: D) Corps
Spelled the same in singular and plural. ‘Corpses’ is the plural of ‘corpse’ (dead body).

Q16. The plural of ‘wharf’ is:
(Dual Form)

A) Wharfs
B) Wharves
C) Wharf
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
Both ‘wharfs’ and ‘wharves’ are correct.

Q17. Plural of ‘opus’ (a work) is:
(Tricky Latin)

A) Opuses
B) Opi
C) Opera
D) Opux

Answer & Explanation: C) Opera
The classical plural of ‘opus’ is ‘opera’. The word ‘opuses’ is also sometimes used.

Q18. Plural of ‘graffito’ is:
(Common Misconception)

A) Graffitos
B) Graffities
C) Graffiti
D) Graffito

Answer & Explanation: C) Graffiti
Most people think ‘graffiti’ is singular, but it is actually the plural of ‘graffito’.

Q19. Plural of ‘son-in-law’ is:
(Compound Noun Revision)

A) Son-in-laws
B) Sons-in-law
C) Sons-in-laws
D) Son-ins-law

Answer & Explanation: B) Sons-in-law
The principal word, ‘son’, is pluralized.

Q20. Plural of ‘prognosis’ is:
(Medical Terminology)

A) Prognosis
B) Prognoses
C) Prognosi
D) Prognosises

Answer & Explanation: B) Prognoses
Words of Greek origin ending in ‘-is’ change to ‘-es’ in the plural.

Q26. All the important ________ for making the decision have been gathered. (datum)

A) datums
B) datum
C) data
D) datas

Answer & Explanation: C) data
‘All’ indicates a plural subject is needed. The plural of ‘datum’ is ‘data’.

Q27. The shepherd watched over his two flocks of ________. (sheep)

A) sheeps
B) a sheep
C) sheep
D) sheepes

Answer & Explanation: C) sheep
The word ‘sheep’ has the same form for both singular and plural.

Q28. Several ________ are flying south for the winter. (goose)

A) goose
B) gooses
C) geeses
D) geese

Answer & Explanation: D) geese
‘Several’ requires a plural noun. The irregular plural of ‘goose’ is ‘geese’.

Q29. The building has three ________. (storey)

A) stories
B) storey
C) storeys
D) storys

Answer & Explanation: C) storeys
‘Storeys’ is the plural of ‘storey’ (a floor). ‘Stories’ is the plural of ‘story’ (a tale).

Q30. The patient underwent several complex medical ________. (analysis)

A) analysis
B) analyses
C) analysises
D) analysi

Answer & Explanation: B) analyses
The plural of ‘analysis’ is ‘analyses’.

Q31. The museum featured artifacts from several ancient ________. (life)

A) lifes
B) life
C) lives
D) lifen

Answer & Explanation: C) lives
The plural of ‘life’ is ‘lives’.

Q32. In autumn, the forest floor is covered with fallen ________. (leaf)

A) leafs
B) leaf
C) leaves
D) leaven

Answer & Explanation: C) leaves
The plural of ‘leaf’ is ‘leaves’.

Q33. Two of my ________ are loose. (tooth)

A) tooth
B) tooths
C) teethes
D) teeth

Answer & Explanation: D) teeth
‘Two’ requires a plural noun. The irregular plural of ‘tooth’ is ‘teeth’.

Q34. The three ________ are all lawyers. (woman-doctor)

A) woman-doctors
B) women-doctor
C) women-doctors
D) woman-doctor

Answer & Explanation: C) women-doctors
For compound nouns with ‘man’ or ‘woman’, both parts are typically made plural.

Q35. There are several ________ living in the garden shed. (mouse)

A) mouses
B) mouse
C) mice
D) meese

Answer & Explanation: C) mice
The irregular plural of ‘mouse’ is ‘mice’.

Q36. We bought three ________ of bread from the bakery. (loaf)

A) loafs
B) loaves
C) loafes
D) loaf

Answer & Explanation: B) loaves
The plural of ‘loaf’ is ‘loaves’.

Q37. Her presentation was based on three main ________. (hypothesis)

A) hypothesis
B) hypotheses
C) hypothesi
D) hypothesisis

Answer & Explanation: B) hypotheses
The plural of ‘hypothesis’ is ‘hypotheses’.

Q38. All the company’s ________ have registered for the event. (attorney)

A) attorney
B) attornies
C) attorneys
D) attorneis

Answer & Explanation: C) attorneys
Ends in vowel + ‘y’, so it takes ‘-s’.

Q39. The professor discussed many interesting ________ during the lecture. (phenomenon)

A) phenomenon
B) phenomenons
C) phenomena
D) phenomeni

Answer & Explanation: C) phenomena
The plural of the Greek-origin word ‘phenomenon’ is ‘phenomena’.

Q40. The package contained two ________. (scarf)

A) scarfs
B) scarves
C) scarve
D) Both A and B are correct

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B are correct
Both ‘scarfs’ and ‘scarves’ are accepted plurals.

Q41. Many desert ________ are known for their sharp spines. (cactus)

A) cactuses
B) cacti
C) cactus
D) Both A and B

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and B
Both ‘cacti’ (Latin) and ‘cactuses’ (English) are correct plurals.

Q42. The garden has several beautiful rose ________. (bush)

A) bushs
B) bush
C) bushies
D) bushes

Answer & Explanation: D) bushes
Nouns ending in ‘-sh’ form their plural by adding ‘-es’.

Q43. Both ________ have given their statements to the police. (passer-by)

A) passers-by
B) passer-bys
C) passers-bys
D) passer-by

Answer & Explanation: A) passers-by
The main word, ‘passer’, is pluralized.

Q44. A collection of maps is bound in books called ________. (atlas)

A) atlai
B) atlas’
C) atles
D) atlases

Answer & Explanation: D) atlases
The regular plural of ‘atlas’ is ‘atlases’.

Q45. He keeps his valuables in two separate ________. (safe)

A) saves
B) safes
C) safe
D) safen

Answer & Explanation: B) safes
An exception to the ‘-fe’ rule; it just adds ‘-s’.

Q46. The court issued two ________. (summons)

A) summon
B) summonses
C) summons
D) summonen

Answer & Explanation: B) summonses
The singular is ‘summons’; the plural is ‘summonses’.

Q47. My home city has two separate ________. (bus-terminus)

A) bus-termini
B) buses-termini
C) bus-terminuses
D) Both A and C

Answer & Explanation: D) Both A and C
Both plurals of terminus (‘termini’ and ‘terminuses’) can be used here.

Q48. The chef used several different ________ to prepare the dish. (fungus)

A) fungi
B) funguses
C) Both A and B
D) fungus

Answer & Explanation: C) Both A and B
Both the Latin plural ‘fungi’ and the English plural ‘funguses’ are correct.

Q49. The two ________, Smith and Jones, were present. (Mr.)

A) Mr
B) Misters
C) Sirs
D) Messrs

Answer & Explanation: D) Messrs
‘Messrs’ is the correct plural abbreviation for Mr., used when referring to two or more men.

Q50. We saw several ________ in the forest clearing. (deer)

A) deers
B) deeres
C) deer
D) dear

Answer & Explanation: C) deer
‘Deer’ is the same in singular and plural form.

Q51. The sceneries (A)/ of the Himalayas (B)/ are very charming. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) The sceneries
‘Scenery’ is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. It should be ‘The scenery’.

Q52. The magistrate has (A)/ issued a summon (B)/ for his arrest. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) issued a summon
The singular noun is ‘summons’. It should be ‘a summons’.

Q53. He gave me (A)/ many informations (B)/ about the new project. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) many informations
‘Information’ is an uncountable noun. It should be ‘much information’ or ‘many pieces of information’.

Q54. There are many (A)/ beautiful furnitures (B)/ in the showroom. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) beautiful furnitures
‘Furniture’ is uncountable and has no plural. It should be ‘beautiful furniture’.

Q55. Two of his (A)/ brother-in-laws (B)/ have come to visit him. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) brother-in-laws
The principal word in the compound noun should be pluralized. The correct form is ‘brothers-in-law’.

Q56. The cattle (A)/ is grazing (B)/ in the fields. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) is grazing
‘Cattle’ is a plural noun and takes a plural verb. It should be ‘The cattle are grazing’.

Q57. All his hairs (A)/ have turned (B)/ grey. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) All his hairs
When referring to all the hair on one’s head, ‘hair’ is used as an uncountable noun. It should be ‘All his hair’.

Q58. These news (A)/ were broadcast (B)/ from All India Radio. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) These news
‘News’ is a singular noun. It should be ‘This news was broadcast…’. The verb in (B) would also need to be singular (‘was’).

Q59. She bought two (A)/ dozens bananas (B)/ from the market. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) dozens bananas
When preceded by a numeral, ‘dozen’ remains in its singular form. It should be ‘two dozen bananas’.

Q60. A series of lectures (A)/ on this subject are (B)/ scheduled for next week. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) on this subject are
The subject is ‘A series’, which is singular. The verb should be singular: ‘is scheduled’.

Q61. There are many (A)/ criterions for (B)/ judging a person’s character. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) criterions for
The plural of ‘criterion’ is ‘criteria’. The sentence should use ‘criteria’.

Q62. One of my friend (A)/ is a famous (B)/ actor in Hollywood. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) One of my friend
The phrase ‘One of the/my/his’ must be followed by a plural noun. It should be ‘One of my friends’.

Q63. The sheeps are (A)/ economically useful and so they (B)/ are reared in the hills. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) The sheeps are
The plural of ‘sheep’ is ‘sheep’. It should be ‘The sheep are…’.

Q64. All the evidences (A)/ were against him and (B)/ he was held guilty. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) All the evidences
‘Evidence’ is an uncountable noun. It should be ‘All the evidence’.

Q65. My sister has read (A)/ pages after pages (B)/ of this book. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) pages after pages
When a noun is repeated after a preposition, it must be in the singular form. The correct phrase is ‘page after page’.

Q66. The headquarters (A)/ of the army (B)/ are in Delhi. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: C) are in Delhi
‘Headquarters’ can be singular or plural, but when referring to a single main office, it takes a singular verb. It should be ‘is in Delhi’.

Q67. Measles are a (A)/ contagious disease that causes (B)/ fever and a red rash. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) Measles are a
Names of diseases that end in ‘-s’ (like measles, mumps) are singular. It should be ‘Measles is a…’.

Q68. Mathematics are (A)/ a difficult subject (B)/ for many students. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) Mathematics are
Names of academic subjects that end in ‘-ics’ are singular. It should be ‘Mathematics is…’.

Q69. A pair of scissor (A)/ is lying on (B)/ the table. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) A pair of scissor
‘Scissors’ is a plural noun (always with ‘-s’). The correct phrase is ‘A pair of scissors’.

Q70. Three commander-in-chiefs (A)/ attended the (B)/ military parade. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) Three commander-in-chiefs
The principal word should be pluralized. The correct form is ‘Three commanders-in-chief’.

Q71. We saw many (A)/ deers in (B)/ the wildlife sanctuary. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) deers in
The plural of ‘deer’ is ‘deer’. The sentence should be ‘many deer’.

Q72. There were heavy (A)/ traffics on the road (B)/ due to the accident. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: B) traffics on the road
‘Traffic’ is an uncountable noun. It should be ‘heavy traffic’.

Q73. All the woman teachers (A)/ are agitating against (B)/ the new policy. (C)/ No error (D)Answer & Explanation: A) All the woman teachers
Both parts of the compound noun should be plural. The correct form is ‘women teachers’.

Q74. These luggages (A)/ are too heavy (B)/ for me to lift. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: A) These luggages
‘Luggage’ is an uncountable noun. It should be ‘This luggage is…’.

Q75. There were two (A)/ spoonfuls of sugar (B)/ left in the jar. (C)/ No error (D)

Answer & Explanation: D) No error
The sentence is correct. The plural of ‘spoonful’ is ‘spoonfuls’.

Q76. Which sentence is correct?

A) All my family members live in different cities.
B) All the members of my family live in different cities.
C) My all families live in different cities.
D) My family members all lives in different cities.

Answer & Explanation: B) All the members of my family live in different cities.
The phrase ‘family members’ is considered incorrect in formal English. The correct expression is ‘members of my family’.

Q77. Which sentence is correct?

A) The police has arrested the thief.
B) The polices have arrested the thief.
C) The police have arrested the thief.
D) The police is arresting the thief.

Answer & Explanation: C) The police have arrested the thief.
‘Police’ is a plural noun and takes a plural verb (‘have’).

Q78. Which sentence is correct?

A) He bought two pairs of trouser.
B) He bought two pair of trousers.
C) He bought two pairs of trousers.
D) He bought two trousers.

Answer & Explanation: C) He bought two pairs of trousers.
‘Trousers’ is a plural noun. To count it, we use ‘a pair of’ (singular) or ‘two/three pairs of’ (plural).

Q79. Which sentence is correct?

A) The committee has submitted its report.
B) The committee have submitted their report.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) The committee has submitted their report.

Answer & Explanation: C) Both A and B are correct.
Sentence A is correct because ‘committee’ is treated as a single collective unit (it). Sentence B is correct because ‘committee’ is treated as a group of individuals (they). The choice depends on context.

Q80. Which sentence is correct?

A) My hairs are black.
B) My hair are black.
C) My hair is black.
D) My a hair is black.

Answer & Explanation: C) My hair is black.
When referring to all the hair on the head, it is an uncountable, singular noun.

Q81. Which sentence is correct?

A) A five-men committee was appointed.
B) A five-man committee was appointed.
C) A five-mans committee was appointed.
D) Five-man committee were appointed.

Answer & Explanation: B) A five-man committee was appointed.
In a hyphenated adjectival phrase like ‘five-man’, the noun remains singular.

Q82. Which sentence is correct?

A) The wages of sin are death.
B) The wage of sin is death.
C) The wages of sin is death.
D) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation: C) The wages of sin is death.
When ‘wages’ means ‘result’ or ‘punishment’, it is treated as singular. When it means ‘payment for work’, it is treated as plural.

Q83. Which sentence is correct?

A) Ten miles are a long distance to walk.
B) Ten miles is a long distance to walk.
C) Ten mile are a long distance to walk.
D) Ten mile is a long distance to walk.

Answer & Explanation: B) Ten miles is a long distance to walk.
Amounts of money, distance, or time are treated as a single unit and take a singular verb.

Q84. Which sentence is correct?

A) The gentry of this town are not invited.
B) The gentry of this town is not invited.
C) The gentries of this town are not invited.
D) A gentry of this town is not invited.

Answer & Explanation: A) The gentry of this town are not invited.
‘Gentry’ is a plural noun and takes a plural verb.

Q85. Which sentence is correct?

A) Many a student have failed in the examination.
B) Many students has failed in the examination.
C) Many a student has failed in the examination.
D) Many a students have failed in the examination.

Answer & Explanation: C) Many a student has failed in the examination.
The phrase ‘Many a’ is followed by a singular noun (‘student’) and a singular verb (‘has’).

Q86. Which sentence is correct?

A) More than one person was killed in the accident.
B) More than one persons were killed in the accident.
C) More than one person were killed in the accident.
D) More than one persons was killed in the accident.

Answer & Explanation: A) More than one person was killed in the accident.
The phrase ‘More than one’ is grammatically singular and takes a singular noun (‘person’) and a singular verb (‘was’).

Q87. Which sentence is correct?

A) This data is very useful.
B) These data are very useful.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) This datum are very useful.

Answer & Explanation: C) Both A and B are correct.
In formal writing, ‘data’ is the plural of ‘datum’ and takes a plural verb (B). In modern, everyday usage, ‘data’ is often treated as an uncountable, singular noun (A).

Q88. Which sentence is correct?

A) I have two sister-in-laws.
B) I have two sisters-in-laws.
C) I have two sisters-in-law.
D) I have two sister-in-law.

Answer & Explanation: C) I have two sisters-in-law.
The main noun ‘sister’ is made plural.

Q89. Which sentence is correct?

A) I need some new machineries.
B) I need some new machinery.
C) I need some news machinery.
D) I need a new machinery.

Answer & Explanation: B) I need some new machinery.
‘Machinery’ is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

Q90. Which sentence is correct?

A) There is many fishes in the river.
B) There are many fish in the river.
C) There are many fishes in the river.
D) Both B and C could be correct.

Answer & Explanation: D) Both B and C could be correct.
Sentence B implies many fish of one species. Sentence C implies many different species of fish.

Q91. Which sentence is correct?

A) All his offsprings are successful.
B) All his offspring is successful.
C) All his offspring are successful.
D) All his an offspring are successful.

Answer & Explanation: C) All his offspring are successful.
‘Offspring’ is used for both singular and plural. When referring to multiple children, it takes a plural verb (‘are’).

Q92. Which sentence is correct?

A) A lot of works need to be done.
B) A lot of work needs to be done.
C) Many works needs to be done.
D) Lot of works need to be done.

Answer & Explanation: B) A lot of work needs to be done.
‘Work’ in the sense of ‘task’ or ‘effort’ is uncountable and takes a singular verb.

Q93. Which sentence is correct?

A) He is true to his words.
B) He is true to his word.
C) He is true to his a word.
D) He are true to his words.

Answer & Explanation: B) He is true to his word.
The idiom ‘true to one’s word’ means to keep a promise. ‘Word’ is used in the singular here.

Q94. Which sentence is correct?

A) He received two spoonful of medicine.
B) He received two spoonsful of medicine.
C) He received two spoonfuls of medicine.
D) He received two spoons full of medicine.

Answer & Explanation: C) He received two spoonfuls of medicine.
The plural of ‘spoonful’ is ‘spoonfuls’.

Q95. Which sentence is correct?

A) The phenomenon were rare.
B) The phenomena was rare.
C) The phenomena were rare.
D) The phenomenons was rare.

Answer & Explanation: C) The phenomena were rare.
‘Phenomena’ is the plural of ‘phenomenon’ and takes a plural verb (‘were’).

Q96. Which sentence is correct?

A) His means is very limited.
B) His means are very limited.
C) His mean is very limited.
D) His mean are very limited.

Answer & Explanation: B) His means are very limited.
When ‘means’ refers to ‘financial resources’, it is plural and takes a plural verb.

Q97. Which sentence is correct?

A) He saw a strange spectra.
B) He saw strange spectrums.
C) He saw strange spectras.
D) He saw strange spectra.

Answer & Explanation: D) He saw strange spectra.
‘Spectra’ is the plural of ‘spectrum’. ‘Strange’ modifies the plural noun ‘spectra’.

Q98. Which sentence is correct?

A) Where is my trouser?
B) Where are my trouser?
C) Where is my trousers?
D) Where are my trousers?

Answer & Explanation: D) Where are my trousers?
‘Trousers’ is a plural noun and takes a plural verb (‘are’).

Q99. Which sentence is correct?

A) There is no place in this compartment.
B) There is no room in this compartment.
C) There are no places in this compartment.
D) There is no any room in this compartment.

Answer & Explanation: B) There is no room in this compartment.
In the context of ‘available space’, the correct word is ‘room’, not ‘place’. ‘Room’ is used here as an uncountable noun.

Q100. Which sentence is correct?

A) The first inning of the match was exciting.
B) The first innings of the match were exciting.
C) The first innings of the match was exciting.
D) The first inning of the match were exciting.

Answer & Explanation: C) The first innings of the match was exciting.
‘Innings’ is a noun that is spelled with an ‘-s’ for both singular and plural. When referring to one innings, it takes a singular verb (‘was’).