Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

Front

Neither the manager nor his assistants ___ available to speak to the media after the game.

Back

are

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are' because the subject 'neither the manager nor his assistants' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, 'are' is the correct verb to use in this sentence.

Front

Either the nurses or the doctor ___ responsible for the mistake.

Back

is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because 'either...or' is a singular subject, so the singular verb 'is' should be used.

Front

The team ___ planning a trip to the national park next month.

Back

is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because the subject 'team' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, it should be 'The team is planning a trip to the national park next month.'

Front

Both the cat and the dog ___ their meals at the same time every day.

Back

have

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'have' because 'cat' and 'dog' are plural nouns, so the verb should also be plural. 'Have' is the correct plural form in this sentence.

Front

The jury ___ in agreement on the verdict.

Back

is

Front

Neither the teacher nor the students ___ their textbooks today.

Back

have

Front

The committee ___ divided on the issue of fundraising.

Back

is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because the subject 'committee' is singular, so the verb should also be singular.

Front

Either my brother or my sisters ___ the car to the event.

Back

drive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'drive' because when using 'either...or' to connect two subjects, the verb agrees with the second subject, which is 'sisters' in this case.

Front

Both the CEO and CFO ___ attending the meeting tomorrow.

Back

are

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are' because the sentence refers to two people (CEO and CFO), which requires the plural form of the verb 'attend'.

Front

The class ___ decided on a date for the field trip.

Back

has

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'has' because the subject 'class' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, 'has' is the appropriate verb form in this sentence.