Day 3_Grd 5_Subject-Verb Agreement

Each of the students ________ a different color for the art project.

• choose

• chooses

• choosing

• choosed

Answer explanation

In this sentence, "each of the students," refers to each individual student within a group. We are talking about singular individuals within a larger group.

When we have a subject like "each," "every," "either," "neither," or "everyone," it is considered as singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use with "each of the students" is also singular.

My mom and dad ________ going to the store to buy groceries.

• is

• are

• were

• be

Answer explanation

In this sentence, the subject consists of two people: "my mom" and "my dad." When two or more singular subjects are joined by "and," the subject becomes plural, and we use a plural verb form.

So, we need to choose a verb form that agrees with the plural subject "my mom and dad."

The pack of wolves ________ through the snowy forest.

• run

• runs

• running

• ran

Answer explanation

In this sentence, the subject is "the pack of wolves." "Pack" is a collective noun that refers to a group of animals. However, even though "pack" suggests a group, it is considered a single unit in this context.

Neither of the books ________ interesting to me.

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

In this sentence, "neither," indicates that we are talking about two items or choices, and we are negating both of them. It's meaning is : "not one book" or "none of the books," which implies a singular idea. So, "neither" implies a singular concept, we use a singular verb form.

My sister and her friends ________ playing in the backyard.

• is

• are

• was

• be

Answer explanation

"my sister and her friends." is a compound subject because it consists of two or more nouns (in this case, "my sister" and "her friends") joined by "and."

When a compound subject is connected by "and," we treat it as plural and use a plural verb form.

Every morning, the sun ________ brightly in the sky.

• shine

• shines

• shined

• shining

Answer explanation

In this sentence, the subject is "the sun." "The sun" refers to a singular entity.

When we have a singular subject, we need to use a singular verb form.

The herd of elephants ________ towards the watering hole.

• march

• marches

• marching

• mached

Answer explanation

Here, "Herd" is a collective noun that refers to a group of animals. Even though "herd" suggests a group, it is considered a single.

Therefore, we treat "herd" as a singular subject. Hence, we need to use a singular verb form..

Each of the apples ________ picked from the tree.

• is

• are

• were

• am

Answer explanation

Here, "each of the apples." indicates that we are talking about individual apples within a larger group.

When we have a subject like "each," "every," "either," "neither," or "everyone," we treat it as singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use with "each of the apples" is also singular.

The box of crayons ________ all the colors of the rainbow.

• has

• have

• had

• having

Answer explanation

In this sentence, the subject is "the box of crayons." "Box" is a singular noun, and we are talking about a single box that contains crayons.

Since "box" is singular, we need to use a singular verb form.

The team of scientists ________ researching a new species of plant.

• is

• were

• are

• be

Answer explanation

In this sentence, the subject is "the team of scientists." "Team" is a collective noun that refers to a group of individuals working together toward a common goal. Even though "team" suggests a group, it is considered a single unit in this context. Therefore, we treat "team" as a singular subject. Hence, we need to use a singular verb form.