Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

What does subject-verb agreement mean?

• A subject and its verb must be both plural

• A subject and its verb must be both singular

• A subject and its verb can be singular or plural

• A subject and its verb can be singular but not plural

Which of the following is an example of a singular subject taking a singular verb?

• The arguments is sound and well supported

• The arguments are sound and well supported

• John live in France

• John lives in France

Which of the following is an example of a plural subject taking a plural verb?

• John live in France

• John lives in France

• The arguments is sound and well supported

• The arguments are sound and well supported

Which of the following is an example of an indefinite pronoun taking a singular verb?

• No one like to fails at university

• No one like to fail at university

• No one likes to fail at university

• No one likes to fails at university

Which of the following is the correct subject pronoun for the sentence: The players ___ going to the pizza restaurant after today’s game.

• was

• are

• were

• is

Which of the following is the correct subject pronoun for the sentence: Jane ___ going to go with the team but she had chores to do.

• is

• are

• was

• were

Which of the following is the correct subject pronoun for the sentence: Stephen ___ one of the best players on the team.

• was

• were

• are

• is

Which of the following is the correct subject pronoun for the sentence: The coach ___ very excited that the team won the tournament.

• are

• is

• were

• was

Which of the following is the correct subject pronoun for the sentence: They ___ one of the highest scoring teams in the league.

• was

• were

• are

• is

Is the sentence 'The team have only one last season left' correct based on the rules of subject-verb agreement?

• Yes

• No

• Cannot be determined

• Not applicable