Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The list of items is on the desk.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The list of items is on the desk' because 'list' is a singular subject, so it requires a singular verb 'is'.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Select the correct verb to complete the sentence: "Each of the students ___ a book."

• have

• has

Answer explanation

The correct verb is 'has' because 'each' refers to singular students, so it requires the singular form of the verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

• The team of players are winning the game.

• The team of players is winning the game.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The team of players is winning the game' because 'team' is the subject, which is singular, so it requires a singular verb 'is'.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank: "The dog, along with the cats, ___ outside."

• run

• runs

Answer explanation

The correct verb to fill in the blank is 'runs' because it agrees with the singular subject 'dog.' The phrase 'along with the cats' is a prepositional phrase and does not affect the subject-verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The books on the shelf is missing.

• The books on the shelf are missing.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The books on the shelf are missing' because 'books' is a plural subject that requires the plural verb 'are'.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Select the correct verb to complete the sentence: "Everybody ___ invited to the party."

• were

• was

Answer explanation

The correct verb to complete the sentence is 'was' because 'everybody' is a singular pronoun, so it requires a singular verb form.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which sentence uses the correct verb choice?

• She don't like dancing.

• She doesn't like dancing.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She doesn't like dancing.' The verb 'doesn't' is the correct form to use with 'she'. 'Don't' is incorrect in this context.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.4.1C

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

• The glasses on the table was dirty.

• The glasses on the table were dirty.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The glasses on the table were dirty' because 'glasses' is a plural noun, so it requires the plural verb 'were' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Select the correct verb to complete the sentence: "Neither of the options ___ suitable."

• is

• are

Answer explanation

The correct verb to use in this sentence is 'is' because 'Neither' is singular, so the verb should also be singular to match.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

• The committee decide on the issue today.

• The committee decides on the issue today.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The committee decides on the issue today' because 'committee' is a singular noun, so the verb 'decides' should also be singular to maintain subject-verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.3.1F