Subject Verb Agreement Lesson

Select the correct verb that agrees with the subject (plural/singular)...

In the arena, the tributes (defeats, defeat) each other, one at a time.

• defeats

• defeat

Select the correct verb that agrees with the subject (plural/singular)...

Edward (defeats, defeat) James in order to save Bella.

• defeats

• defeat

The orchestra ..... rehearsing this afternoon at three o’clock.

• is

• are

Choose the verb that agrees with its subject and completes the following sentence.

Before each game, the team ..... their kicks.

• practices

• practice

The committee generally ..... on its course of action pretty quickly.

• decides

• decide

The flock ..... into the air a few birds at a time.

• lifts

• lift

Choose the verb that agrees with its subject and completes the following sentence.

As the comedian leaves the stage, the audience ..... wildly.

• applauds

• applaud

Choose the verb that agrees with its subject and completes the following sentence.

Neither Carver nor many other African Americans ..... the ability to find a college that will enroll them.

• have

• has

Choose the verb that agrees with its subject and completes the following sentence.

Either the teachers or their principal ..... next week's ceremony.

• attend

• attends

Choose the verb that agrees with its subject and completes the following sentence.

Plants and flowers ..... featured on the cover of this book about Carver’s life.

• is

• are