Subject-Verb Agreement Exercises

The video tutorial covers the basics of subject-verb agreement, explaining how subjects and verbs must agree in number for a sentence to be grammatically correct. It discusses singular and plural subjects, the need to add 's' to verbs for singular subjects, and the exceptions with irregular verbs. Examples are provided to illustrate these rules, emphasizing the importance of correct subject-verb agreement.

What is the main focus of subject-verb agreement?

• Aligning adverbs with verbs

• Coordinating conjunctions with clauses

• Ensuring subjects and verbs agree

• Matching adjectives with nouns

In the sentence 'Martha works from home', why is 'works' used instead of 'work'?

• Because 'Martha' is a plural subject

• Because 'Martha' is a singular subject

• Because 'work' is an irregular verb

• Because 'work' is a past tense verb

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a plural verb?

• The cat sleep on the mat.

• The children play in the park.

• The dogs barks loudly.

• The team wins the match.

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a singular subject?

• The girl sings beautifully.

• The dog bark at strangers.

• The bird fly high.

• The boy play in the park.

What is the rule for using verbs with plural subjects?

• Add 's' to the verb

• Use the future tense of the verb

• Use the base form of the verb

• Use the past tense of the verb

Which of the following is an example of an irregular verb?

• Walk

• Talk

• Go

• Play

How do irregular verbs differ from regular verbs in subject-verb agreement?

• They do not require agreement with the subject

• They follow the same rules as regular verbs

• They always add 's' in the plural form

• They have unique forms that must be memorized

What is the correct verb form for the third-person singular of 'do'?

• Do

• Doing

• Done

• Does

What is the correct verb form for the third-person singular of 'have'?

• Have

• Has

• Having

• Had

In the sentence 'I go to the local shops', what is the correct verb form for 'my neighbor'?

• Goes

• Going

• Go

• Gone