Subject Verb Agreement Test

Choose a, an, the for each blank below, then choose the best for your answer.
A: Excuse me, do you have time? I'm supposed to meet friend here at 8 PM but ___ friend hasn't arrived yet. B: I'm sorry, I'm not wearing ___watch, but I think there is ____ clock at the entrance to this building.

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Choose a, an, the for each blank below, then choose the best for your answer.
A: Hello, I'd like to mail ___postcard.
B: OK, that will be 33 cents. Oh! You forgot to address ____ postcard.
A: Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you noticed that. Can I borrow___ pen?

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Choose a, an, the for each blank below, then choose the best for your answer.
A: What is "___capital city"? B: Well, "___capital city" is political center of ___country.

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Choose a, an, the for each blank below, then choose the best for your answer.
There is____ little salt in ___ bottle

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Choose a, an or the for each blank below, then click the best answer.
Mt. Hood is ___volcano in Oregon. It's ___very beautiful mountain.

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Complete subjects: type the verb that agrees with its subject.

Planning for assignments (is, are) essential.

Complete subjects: type the verb that agrees with its subject.
Marvin’s excuses for not having completed his research paper (bore, bores) me.

Complete subjects: type the verb that agrees with its subject.
Fiberglass, often used as an insulating material in homes, (cause, causes) allergic reactions in some people.

Complete subjects: type the verb that agrees with its subject.
The students waiting in line for tickets to the concert (expect, expects) to get good seats.

In each sentence below, put the verb that agrees with its subject
A clear argument and correct sentence structure (is, are) essential in a good essay.