Subject-Verb Agreement & Unnecessary Shifts Quiz

Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement for a SINGULAR subject?

• The dog run in the park.

• The dog runs in the park.

• The dogs runs in the park.

• The dogs run in the park.

Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement for a PLURAL subject?

• The birds sings in the morning.

• The birds is singing in the morning.

• The birds sing in the morning.

• The bird sing in the morning.

Which sentence correctly applies subject-verb agreement when a PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE is between the subject and the verb?

• The bouquet of flowers smell sweet.

• The bouquet of flowers were smelling sweet.

• The bouquet of flowers are smelling sweet.

• The bouquet of flowers smells sweet.

In the sentence “There _____ many students in the classroom,” which option correctly fills in the blank?

• is

• are

In the sentence “Here _____ the answer to your question,” which option correctly fills in the blank?

• is

• are

Which sentence correctly treats a title as singular?

• Gulliver’s Travels are my favorite novel.

• Gulliver’s Travels is my favorite novel.

• The Beatles are a famous band.

• Measles are contagious.

Which sentence correctly uses a collective noun acting as ONE UNIT?

• The jury have reached a verdict.

• The jury are arguing among themselves.

• The jury has reached a verdict.

• The jury have been arguing.

Choose the correct sentence regarding an expression of amount as a SINGULAR UNIT:

• Six dollars is a lot for a snack.

• Six dollars are a lot for a snack.

Choose the correct sentence when referring to SEPARATE PARTS of an amount:

• Six dollars was scattered on the floor.

• Six dollars were scattered on the floor.

Which sentence correctly treats a subject ending in -ics as singular when referring to a field of study?

• Mathematics is challenging.

• Mathematics are challenging.