Question 1
The bunch of keys (A) / were lying (B) / on the (C) / kitchen table (D). / No error (E)
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(B) — subject "bunch" is singular → was lying ("of keys" is a decoy).
Question 2
One of the boys (A) / who came (B) / to the party (C) / were my cousin (D). / No error (E)
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(D) — "one … was my cousin"; subject is "one" (singular) → was my cousin.
Question 3
The jury (A) / have not yet (B) / reached (C) / a verdict (D). / No error (E)
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(B) — collective noun "jury" is singular → has not yet.