Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• The boys plays football after school.

• The boys play football after school.

• The boy play football after school.

• The boys playing football after school.

What is the correct verb for this sentence? Every student and teacher ___ a mask.

• wear

• were

• wears

• wearing

Which subject is singular and takes a singular verb?

• The children

• My friends and I

• Each of the answers

• The boys from my class

What is the rule for subjects joined by “neither/nor”?

• Always use a plural verb

• Always use a singular verb

• Match the verb to the second subject

• Use the base form of the verb

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• Neither the coach nor the players was ready.

• Neither the coach nor the players were ready.

• Neither the coach nor the players is ready.

• Neither the coach nor the players being ready.

Which of the following pronouns is always singular?

• Some

• Many

• Everyone

• All

Identify the collective noun in this sentence: The committee makes important decisions.

• decisions

• makes

• committee

• important

Which verb agrees with the subject? The group of musicians ___ early.

• arrive

• arrives

• arriving

• were arrive

What is the correct verb for this sentence? The list of groceries ___ on the fridge.

• are

• were

• is

• being

Which sentence is incorrect?

• The cake and cookies are ready.

• Each of the students has a pen.

• The class discuss the rules.

• The dog barks at night.