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Q21. One of the boys ________ been given a book.
"One of" is followed by "plural noun/pronoun" and "singular helping verb"
Q22. Not only my parents but also I _______ regretting the change of school.
in case "Not only...but also" the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.
Q23. The furniture in this room _______ made of teak.
Furniture is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural, so furniture is a singular subject.
Q24. Unless we ______ now we can't be on time.
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Q25. Every girl and every boy ________ given a silver medal.
If a subject is modified by the words "each" or "every" that subject is singular and will take a singular verb.
Q26. Not Amit but his brothers ______ to the store
If plural subjects are joined by "or," "nor," or "but," the verb must only agree with the subject that is closest to it.
Q27. Everyone _______ at the party.
"everyone" is considered a singular pronoun (subject), singular verb should be used.
Q28. The team _______ playing well.
"team" is a collective noun and should be treated as a singular entity. Therefore, the verb "is" (singular) used.
Q29. Neither the books nor the magazine ________ on the shelf.
The verb agrees with the closer part of the subject, which is "magazine" in this case. Here "Magazine" is singular subject, so "was" used.
Q30. Each of the students _______ given a task to complete.
If a subject is modified by the words "each" or "every" that subject is singular and will take a singular verb.