Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Why is subject-verb agreement particularly challenging for non-native English speakers?

• Because it is only used in written English.

• Because it is the same in all languages.

• Because it is a feature unique to English.

• Because it is not present in many other languages.

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rule that the subject and verb must agree in number?

• They visits us every other week.

• He go to work by bus.

• He goes to work by bus.

• They visit us every other weeks.

In the sentence 'The politician, along with the newsmen, is expected shortly', why is 'is' used instead of 'are'?

• Because 'newsmen' is singular.

• Because 'along with' makes the subject plural.

• Because 'politician' is plural.

• Because 'newsmen' is not part of the subject.

Which sentence correctly uses a verb with two subjects joined by 'and'?

• Mary and Joan are quite different.

• Mary and Joan is quite different.

• Mary and Joan has quite different.

• Mary and Joan was quite different.

How should the verb agree with subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

• It should agree with the first subject.

• It should agree with the subject closest to it.

• It should always be plural.

• It should always be singular.

In sentences starting with 'here' or 'there', where is the true subject located?

• At the end of the sentence.

• At the beginning of the sentence.

• After the verb.

• Before the verb.

Which of the following uses a singular verb correctly with a singular indefinite pronoun?

• Everyone are happy.

• Nobody gets rich from writing.

• Each of the players have a role.

• Either of the options were correct.

When should a singular verb be used with expressions of measurement?

• When the amount is less than one.

• When the amount is considered as one unit.

• When the amount is considered as multiple units.

• When the amount is more than one.

Which sentence correctly uses a singular verb with a plural form subject that has a singular meaning?

• Statistics were his favorite subject.

• Statistics is his favorite subject.

• Statistics are his favorite subject.

• Statistics have been his favorite subject.

How should the verb agree with titles of single entities like books or organizations?

• The verb should agree with the last word of the title.

• The verb should agree with the first word of the title.

• The verb should always be singular.

• The verb should always be plural.