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Subject-verb agreement

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Three cats ___ in the yard.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

2.

Each boy ___ actively.

a)

walk

b)

walks

c)

walking

d)

walked

3.

Malee and her friends ___ their teacher.

a)

love

b)

loves

c)

loving

d)

loved

4.

There ___ a new movie released every year in December.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

are

d)

be

5.

Two hundred dollars ­­­­___ too high for this shirt.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

are

d)

be

6.

There ___ thousands of people watching the baseball game last night.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

are

d)

were

7.

Here ___ the books that you have been looking for.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

were

d)

are

8.

A student always ___ her homework in the evening.

a)

do

b)

does

c)

dides

d)

done

9.

Everybody ___ a good reason for being late.

a)

have

b)

has

c)

having

d)

hads

10.

All of my friends ___ in France.

a)

studies

b)

study

c)

studied

d)

studying

11.
The waters off the coast of Cabo Pulmo, Mexico _(are/is)_ teeming with life.
a)
are
b)
is
12.
Today, more than 200 species of fish _(lives/live)_ in the 18,000-acre marine park
a)
lives
b)
live
13.
Some fish _(move/moves)_ together for protection, hiding behind each other.
a)
move
b)
moves
14.
Marine life _(has/have)_ increased fivefold turning Cabo Pulmo into a tourist attraction, making it the most successful marine reserve in the world.
a)
has
b)
have
15.
Much of that Styrofoam _(end/ends)_ up polluting the oceans and killing sea turtles.
a)
end
b)
ends
16.
More than 70 U.S. cities _(has/have)_ banned Styrofoam.
a)
has
b)
have
17.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States ___ "Rover".
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
18.
Do you think the kittens or the puppy (is, are) cuter? 
a)
are
b)
is
19.
Is the following sentence correct?

The students nor their instructor are happy with the long cafeteria line for squid stew.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
20.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
The piano teacher played well. 
a)
teacher
b)
The piano teacher played
c)
The piano teacher played
d)
played well
21.
The leaves on the tree outside my window was linked by the branches in between them. 
Which word needs to be changed?
a)
leaves
b)
was
c)
linked
d)
them
22.
Select the correct verb: Most of the house ___ been painted. (has, have)
a)
has
b)
have
23.
Never _____ the weather been so bad this late in the season.
a)
has
b)
have
24.
The girl with the beautiful dress and earrings _____ been waiting for her date for an hour.
a)
has
b)
have
25.
A student with extra responsibilities _____ to manage his time well.
a)
has
b)
have
26.

The size of the starfish __________ us.

a)

surprise

b)

surprises

27.

Each 7th grade class in our school _________ the marine life center.

a)

visit

b)

visits

28.

The sound of the waves ____________ a peaceful environment.

a)

create

b)

creates

29.

Some of the water ________ for wudhu and some for animal's drink.

a)

are

b)

is

c)

use

d)

are used

30.

Physics ________ my favorite subject in school.

a)

become

b)

is become

c)

becoming

d)

is

31.

Zakky, together with his classmates, ________ donating some of their money.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

will

d)

be

32.

The Japanese ________ friendly people.

a)

be

b)

is

c)

are

d)

was

33.

The basket of rice and the bucket of fish ________ very tasty.

a)

looks

b)

look

c)

looking

d)

is looking

34.

The shoes in the store ________ $40.

a)

cost

b)

costs

c)

is cost

d)

are cost

35.

English ________ not a difficult language to learn.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

does

d)

do

36.

Most of the coffee ________ sugar.

a)

have

b)

having

c)

has

d)

are having

37.

For some people, 10 thousand rupiahs ________ very valuable.

a)

have

b)

be

c)

are

d)

is

38.

Mr. Manchester, as well as his older son, ____ in the publishing business. They ____ very successful.

a)

is/are

b)

are/are

c)

are/is

d)

is/is

39.

My family _____ that a good diet, regular exercise, and ample rest ______ important for a healthy life.

a)

knows/are

b)

know/are

c)

knows/is

d)

know/is

40.

Either your parents or I _____ to go to the store to get groceries. I ____ tired of not having food in the house.

a)

needs/is

b)

need/am

c)

need/is

d)

needs/am

41.

Each of the trees ____ their leaves in the fall; it ___ a site to behold when the brown leaves fill our yard.

a)

drop/are

b)

drop/is

c)

drops/are

d)

drops/is

42.

Everyone ____ going to take swim lessons, but neither Stacy nor I _____ to.

a)

are/wants

b)

are/want

c)

is/want

d)

is/wants

43.
The soccer team, even after winning the game,  ______ depressed because the coach made them run. 
a)
is
b)
are
44.
The team hopes to win seven games this year. 
Identify the subject in the above sentence. 
a)
The 
b)
team
c)
hopes
d)
games
45.
The man with all the birds _____  on my street.
a)
live
b)
lives
46.
Do you think the kittens or the puppy _____cuter? 
a)
are
b)
is
47.

Among the shrubs, (was, were) a tiny kitten.

a)

was

b)

were

48.

A nest of yellowjackets (was, were) in the rafters of the barn.

a)

was

b)

were

49.

From the roof of my front porch, (hangs, hang) several baskets of geraniums.

a)

hang

b)

hangs

50.

Temperatures in the desert (range, ranges) from 100 degrees during the day to 25 degrees at night.

a)

range

b)

ranges

51.

Tulips in the springtime (is, are) the perfect symbols of happiness and sunshine.

a)

is

b)

are

52.

Select the intervening phrase (sits between the subject and verb) in each sentence.

New York, despite its crowded streets, is fun to visit.

a)

to visit

b)

despite the crowded streets

c)

is fun to visit

53.

Select the intervening phrase (sits between the subject and verb) in each sentence.

The neighbor across the street grows roses.

a)

the neighbor

b)

grows roses

c)

across the street

54.

Select the intervening phrase (sits between the subject and verb) in each sentence.

The singers as well as the dancers worked very hard on the show.

a)

as well as the dancers

b)

worked very hard

c)

on the show

55.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The group of friends __________ to separate classrooms.

a)

goes

b)

go

56.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The film crew __________ the studio every afternoon.

a)

use

b)

uses

57.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The audience of fans __________ disappointed in the performance.

a)

is

b)

are

58.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The band of musicians __________ well.

a)

sing

b)

sings

59.
The man with the roses ______ like your brother.
a)
look
b)
looks
60.

The dead trees and peeling paint, along with the broken windows, ....... everyone believe that evil spirits haunt the deserted Sinclair house.

a)

made

b)

has made

c)

makes

d)

make

61.

Neither of those sharks circling your boogie ..... hungry enough to bite.

a)

looks

b)

look

c)

looked

d)

had looked

62.

One hundred and fifty gallons ....... the amount of liquid the average living room rug can absorb.

a)

are

b)

is

c)

was

d)

were

63.

Asteriods and comets slamming into Earth ..... Marge; she tries to remain under the protective cover of her roof as much as possible.

a)

worries

b)

worry

c)

worried

d)

used to worry

64.

Someone - perhaps Emmanuel or Paul - ......... the right wine to serve with meat lasagna.

a)

knew

b)

will know

c)

know

d)

knows

65.

The good jewelry Dad gave Sara for graduation ...... more than the cheap leather wallet that David got as his reward for finishing high school.

a)

costs

b)

cost

c)

will cost

d)

had cost

66.

Either The Matrix or Aliens ....... Sam's favorite science-fiction movie.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

is

d)

are

67.

"Here ....... the box of broken appliances that you promised to repair," Bob reminded Sue.

a)

have been

b)

will be

c)

are

d)

is

68.

Statistics ...... become Matt's favorite subject.

a)

has

b)

have

c)

had

d)

will have

69.

Elton's newest pair of eyeglasses ..... corrected his vision so well that he clearly sees when he is reading small letters.

a)

have

b)

had

c)

will have

d)

has

70.
1.  More than half of the population in West Texas _____ Hispanic.
a)
Are
b)
Is
71.
1.  “Twelve Ways to Remember Everything” ___ like the best article.
a)
Sounds
b)
Sound
72.
1.  After school, the student committee groups ____ arguing about themes for the dance. 
a)
Was
b)
Were
73.
Kathleen is popular with those classmates who ____ her vitality and exuberance
a)
Enjoys
b)
Enjoy
74.
Spaghetti and meatballs ____ a Friday night special.
a)
Are
b)
Is
75.
The number of people buying houses ____ decreased.
a)
Has
b)
Have
76.

A pair of scissors ____ best for cutting cloth.

a)

works

b)

work

77.

I am thinking that maybe after the parade, it would be best if your team, including those who were absent yesterday, ________ the registration fee first.

a)

pay

b)

pays

78.

Any of her original songs ________ me reflecting about life.

a)

leave

b)

leaves

79.

Half of the students inside the laboratory ________ a lab coat before engaging in hazardous activities.

a)

wear

b)

wears

80.

As he walks toward the classroom, five pesos ________ from his wallet.

a)

drop

b)

drops

81.

10 minutes ________ you to accomplish so many things already.

a)

allow

b)

allows

82.

Strolling around the park or having breakfast with my friends ________ me down.

a)

calm

b)

calms

83.

Either the kittens or the cat ____ to be given away.

a)

have

b)

has

c)

are

d)

were

84.

Only Lisa, not her sisters, ________attending the university

a)

is

b)

am

c)

are

d)

were

85.

The teacher and director of the school _____ very friendly person.

a)

are

b)

were

c)

is

d)

have

86.

Whisk and soda ______ me unconscious.

a)

make

b)

makes

c)

made

d)

are making

87.

Here ______ the bus.

a)

comes

b)

come

c)

are coming

d)

came

88.

Neither you nor I _______ going to do this project.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

d)

was

89.

The large number of people _______ to buy expensive clothes.

a)

like

b)

liked

c)

likes

d)

are like

90.

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject.

The herd of goats __________ all summer int he mountains.

a)

spends

b)

spend

91.

Choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

Sometimes election news ___________ the public before polls close.

a)

reaches

b)

reach

92.
Is the following sentence correct?
Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors makes lemons.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
93.
Is the following sentence correct?

 On the sidewalk is many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
94.
Is the following sentence correct?

My dog Floyd, with Buster the cat, like to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
95.
Is the following sentence correct?

Each of these women wishes that she had read the care instructions before washing the delicate and expensive dresses.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
96.
Is the following sentence correct?
There are  more calories in a bowl of chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal than you might think.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
97.
Is the following sentence correct?
Where is the gifts that I deserve for washing all the smashed love bugs off the front of your car?
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
98.
Is the following sentence correct?
Neither of the nurses buys soup at the hospital cafeteria.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
99.
Is the following sentence correct?
Zipping through the clouds are a fleet of UFO's.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
100.
Is the following sentence correct?
Jim, with his dog Pooh, goes walking on the golf course everyday, even in the rain.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
101.
Is the following sentence correct?
Each of my brothers annoys me with his bad habits
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
102.
General Zaroff or the dogs (is, are) patrolling the jungle. 
a)
Are
b)
Is
103.
Either Jem or Scout (is, are) going to pass a note to Boo Radley. 
a)
Is
b)
Are
104.
Uncle Jack or Aunt Alexandra (is arriving, are arriving) to Maycomb today.
a)
are arriving
b)
is arriving
105.
The principal and her husband (is-are) honored guests
a)
is
b)
are
106.
Not only the Zorteks from Saturn but also the Martian ambassador _____ of the unfriendly greeting from the United Nations.
a)
disapproves
b)
disapprove
107.
My best friend at school _____ live in our neighborhood.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
108.
Here _____ Elena and James.
a)
come
b)
comes
109.
_____ that sweater belong to Ralph?
a)
Don't
b)
Doesn't