Subject-Verb Agreement: Intervening Phrases and Clauses

What is the subject in the sentence involving a basket of fruits?

• fruits

• basket

• counter

• sitting

Which verb correctly completes the sentence about the cost of dresses?

• are

• was

• were

• is

Identify the subject in the sentence about a community college course.

• community

• college

• course

• stamps

What is the correct verb for the plural subject 'members'?

• met

• meet

• meets

• meeting

Choose the correct verb form for the singular subject 'carpeting'.

• be

• is

• were

• are

Which subject agrees with the verb 'says'?

• brothers

• Whitney Houston

• I

• friend

Select the correct verb for the sentence about a damaged package.

• are

• was

• is

• were

What is the correct verb form for the plural subject 'singers'?

• sings

• sung

• sing

• sang

Which verb correctly completes the sentence about Brian, Ann, and Lila borrowing something?

• has

• have

• having

• had

What is the correct verb to use with the singular subject 'the only mammal'?

• are

• were

• is

• be