Subject-Verb Agreement Activity

Neither the windows nor the door (is, are) locked.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

When using "neither...nor," the verb should agree with the noun closest to it, which is "door" (singular), so the verb is "is."

They (has, have) listened intently.

• has

• have

Answer explanation

"They" is a plural subject, so the verb must be in the plural form "have."

(Has, Have) the invitation been sent?

• Has

• Have

Answer explanation

For questions, the verb "has" is used with singular subjects, which "invitation" is, so it is "has."

(Does, Do) she always checks her arithmetic?

• Does

• Do

Answer explanation

In questions about a singular third-person subject, use "does," and the main verb should be in its base form "check."

Fried rice, along with soup, (make, makes) a delicious meal.

• make

• makes

Answer explanation

The subject "Fried rice" is singular, so the verb should be singular "makes."

The Tigris and Euphrates (flows, flow) through southwestern Asia

• flow

• flows

Answer explanation

"The Tigris and Euphrates" is a compound subject (plural), so the verb must be "flow."

The news (arrives, arrive) here later than any other places.

• arrives

• arrive

Answer explanation

"News" is a singular collective noun, so the verb should be singular "arrives."

The Adventures of Sabrina Spellman (is, are) a show with a multifaceted plot that tackles common perennial issues in religion.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

The title "The Adventures of Sabrina Spellman" is treated as a singular entity (a single show), so the verb should be singular "is."

Valerie and her classmate work at the grocery store; neither of them (likes, like) the job.

• likes

• like

Answer explanation

"Neither of them" refers to "neither," which is singular, so the verb should be singular "likes."

To eat three plates of pasta (is, are) gluttonous.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

The subject "To eat three plates of pasta" is an infinitive phrase treated as a singular entity, so the verb should be singular "is."