Tomatoes _____ lots of shunshine to grow.
A.need
B.needs
C.is needing
D.are needing

Most of the mountain peaks in the Himalayan range ______ with snow the year around.
A.cover
B.covers
C.is covered
D.are covered

Collecting old coins and paper notes ____ my hobby.
A.being
B.were   
C.are 
D.is

The production of dyes, perfumes, and explosive ___ made a lot of progress.
A.have
B.has
C.having
D.to have

The army ___ eliminated this section of the training test.
A.has
B.have
C.have
D.having

After she had pursued the materials, the secretary decided that everything ___ in order.
A.is
B.are
C.was
D.were

The number of pupils getting poor marks since the beginning of the semester ____ appalling.
A.to be             
B.have been           
C. are          
D.is

Living expenses in this country, as well as in many others ___ at an all-time high.
A.been
B.was
C.is
D. are

If the duties of these officers ___ increased, there will not be enough time to finish the project.
A.isn’t
B.aren’t
C.am not
D.weren’t

Most of the water in the world ____ salt water. What percentage of the water in the world _______ fresh water?
A.is - is
B.is - are
C.are – is
D.are - are