Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Which verb agrees with the subject in the sentence?

The owl's eyes (makes, make) it look wise.

• makes

• make

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

When a prepositional phrase comes between the subject and verb, where is the subject located?

• Inside the prepositional phrase

• Before the prepositional phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Why is it important to identify prepositional phrases when determining subject-verb agreement?

• Because the verb always agrees with the prepositional phrase

• Because the subject is not in the prepositional phrase, and the verb must agree with the actual subject

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

The girls from John Carroll (is, are) arriving early for class.

• is

• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

The problems with Bobby (has, have) to be solved.

• has

• have

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

Relaxation, along with good food, (has, have) improved her health.

• has

• have

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which of the following best explains the rule for verb agreement with subjects joined by "or" or "nor"?

• The verb always agrees with the first subject.

• The verb agrees with the subject closer to it, or the 2nd subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which verb agrees with the subject in the sentence?

A vocabulary notebook or vocabulary flashcards (is, are) helpful for review.

• is

• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Given the sentence
"Several of the bushes in our yard _____ early,"
which verb form is correct and why?

• bloom, because "several" is plural

• blooms, because "several" is singular

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Given the sentence
"Neither the coaches nor the team (was, were) happy about the final score,"
which verb form is correct and why?

• was, because the verb matches the subject closest to it, which is singular

• were, because there are 2 subjects, making it plural

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F