Subject-Verb Agreement

One of the students ... missing.

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

Use a singular verb after one of.

The moon as well as the stars ………………………. us light.

• give

• gives

She always ……………………….. fault with others.

• finds

• find

Answer explanation

The subject is the singular pronoun she.

Many parents ………………………… present at the meeting.

• was

• were

Neither of the statements ………………………….. true.

• are

• is

The officer as well as the subordinates ... present.

• was

• were

Answer explanation

When we connect two nouns with as well as, the verb agrees with the first.

Neither you nor I ………………………. fit for this job.

• are

• am

• is

Answer explanation

When we connect two nouns or pronouns with neither/nor, the verb agrees with the noun/pronoun closest to nor

Either he or you ………………………. to do the shopping.

• has

• have

Answer explanation

When we connect two nouns or pronouns with either/or, the verb agrees with the noun/pronoun closest to or.