Subject Verb Agreement Quiz

Nick's nephews tend to exaggerate when they tell him stories about school. How should the verb tend be written in the sentence above?

• A. has tended

• B. It is correct.

• C. tended

• D. tends

Answer explanation

The verb 'tend' is correctly used in the present tense to describe a habitual action. Therefore, the sentence is grammatically correct as it stands, making option B the right choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Mom and Dad, but not my brother, always buy travel-size items to pack when they travel. How should the verb buy be written in the sentence above?

• It is correct.

• was buying

• has bought

• buys

Answer explanation

The verb 'buy' is correct as it agrees with the plural subject 'Mom and Dad.' The present tense 'buy' indicates their habitual action, while the other options suggest incorrect tenses for this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

Choose the verb or verb phrase that correctly completes the sentence. Schools in Austin, Texas, are governed by the Austin Independent School District (AISD). There _______ an AISD board of trustees that votes regularly on a variety of issues.

• have been

• is

• are being

• are

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because it agrees with the singular subject 'an AISD board of trustees'. The sentence indicates that there exists one board that regularly votes on issues.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

How should the verb cook be written in the sentence: Corinne cook the pasta for dinner while her sister makes a salad and sets the table?

• cooked

• cooks

• It is correct.

• were cooking

Answer explanation

The correct form of the verb 'cook' in this sentence is 'cooks' because it agrees with the singular subject 'Corinne' in the present tense. The sentence describes her current action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

How should the verb 'have' be written in the sentence 'The players or the coach have to clean up the field if it gets trashed after a game'?

• It is correct.

• has

• are having

• have had

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'The players or the coach' is a compound subject where 'the coach' is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form is 'has' to agree with the singular noun, making 'has' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

Choose the verb or verb phrase that correctly completes the sentence. College can be expensive, but it is worth the expense. Students should consider financial aid when applying for colleges. Here _______ common ways to fund a college education: earn scholarships, obtain loans, and find a job.

• are

• has been

• is being

• is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are' because it agrees with the plural subject 'ways'. The sentence lists multiple funding options, so a plural verb is needed to match the subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Nick's nephews ___ to the park every Saturday.'?

• A) goes

• B) go

• C) going

• D) gone

Answer explanation

The correct verb form is 'go' because 'nephews' is plural. In English, we use 'go' with plural subjects, while 'goes' is used with singular subjects. Therefore, the correct choice is B) go.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

• The board of trustees vote on issues.

• The board of trustees votes on issues.

• The board of trustees voting on issues.

• The board of trustees are voting on issues.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The board of trustees votes on issues.' because 'board' is a collective noun treated as singular, requiring the singular verb 'votes'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The ways to fund education ___ scholarships, loans, and jobs.'

• include

• includes

• including

• included

Answer explanation

The subject 'The ways' is plural, so the correct verb form is 'include' to match the subject. 'Includes' would be incorrect as it is singular. 'Including' and 'included' do not fit the sentence structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses the correct verb form?

• The coach have a plan.

• The coach has a plan.

• The coach having a plan.

• The coach had a plan.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The coach has a plan.' because 'has' is the proper singular verb form for the singular subject 'coach'. The other options use incorrect verb forms.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D