Subject-Verb Agreement GREEN

Front

That family of seven ____ that Prince's dog dug up the flowers in their garden.

Back

claims

Answer explanation

The "family" is acting as the singular noun- a singular collective noun - in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

The house elf that Jackie’s laundry ____ has taken a week-long vacation.

Back

does

Answer explanation

The house elf is acting as the singular noun in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

Samuel A. and Jade ____ to sing karaoke for the party's success.

Back

needs

Answer explanation

Samuel A. is acting as the singular noun in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

The opera singers, with Ruben and Bryanna, ____ the stage with beautiful music.

Back

fill

Answer explanation

The "opera singers" is a plural noun, therefore, the responding verb should be in the plural form.

Front

The cookies Alexa brought to the party ___ eaten in under five minutes.

Back

were

Answer explanation

The "delicious cookies" is a plural noun, therefore, the responding verb should be in the plural form.

Front

Subject agreeing with the verb 'helps':

Back

team

Answer explanation

The "team" is acting as the singular noun- a singular collective noun - in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

Subject agreeing with 'hopes':

Back

committee

Answer explanation

The "committee" is acting as the singular noun- a singular collective noun - in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

Subject agreeing with the verb in: 'The group of squirrels climbs the tree in Amy's backyard.'

Back

group

Answer explanation

The "group" is acting as the singular noun- a singular collective noun - in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form.

Front

Sentence: A pig that have a cold is more contagious than its owner, per Farid's blog post.

Back

Incorrect

Answer explanation

The "pig" is acting as the singular noun in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the singular form: has.

Front

Sentence: 'The notebooks that Leila saw at the store were on sale, so she bought ten of them.'

Back

Correct

Answer explanation

The "notebooks" is acting as the plural noun in this sentence, therefore, the responding verb should be in the plural form: were.