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Subject verb agrreement

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The four parts of the treasure map ______ been pasted together.

a)

has

b)

have

2.

A convoy of trucks _______ down the highway.

a)

is roaring

b)

are roaring

3.

A dealer in rare books ______ to look at the collection.

a)

was asked

b)

were asked

4.

All the students in the school ____ green today.

a)

is wearing

b)

are wearing

5.

Spies for our government _____ in France.

a)

was arrested

b)

were arrested

6.

The bush of roses in full bloom _____ a beautiful sight.

a)

was

b)

were

7.

Everyone ___ what subject-verb agreement is, right?

a)

understands

b)

understand

8.

The students and the staff ____ ready for a vacation.

a)

is

b)

are

9.

Neither my dad nor my mom _____ how to speak another language

a)

knows

b)

know

10.

A pizza or burgers ______ good for dinner tonight.

a)

sounds

b)

sound

11.

The Philippines _____ having a conflict with China over islands in the Pacific.

a)

is

b)

are

12.

Pickles and peanut butter ___ go well together on a sandwich.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

13.

One of his best friends ___ twins.

a)

has

b)

have

14.

A dog with three legs ___ near my house.

a)

lives

b)

live

15.

The news these days ____ always so depressing.

a)

is

b)

are

16.

We had better buy more water since there ___ only two bottles in the refrigerator.

a)

is

b)

are

17.

Either of the two options ___ acceptable.

a)

is

b)

are

18.

Our team lost this time, but there ___ still many more chances to win.

a)

is

b)

are

19.

When I called, there ___ anyone there.

a)

wasn't

b)

weren't

20.

All of my belongings, including my passport, _____ lost by the airline

a)

was

b)

were

21.

Spaghetti with meatballs ______ what I’m cooking for dinner tomorrow.

a)

is

b)

are

22.

"The Lord of the Rings" movies ____ so well made!

a)

is

b)

are

23.

A little old man, accompanied by his two big dogs, ____ past my house every day.

a)

walks

b)

walk

24.

Eighty dollars _____ all the money that I had left in my bank account .

a)

were

b)

was

25.

I felt frustrated because there ___ enough time to answer some of these questions.

a)

wasn't

b)

weren't

26.

After the party finished, there _____ a lot of dishes to wash.

a)

was

b)

were

27.

The dog or the cats _______outside

a)

is

b)

are

28.

George and Tamara ______________want to see that movie.

a)

don't

b)

doesn't

29.

One of my sisters (a)   going on a trip to France.

30.

The players, as well as the captain, (a)   to win.

31.

(a)   the news on at five or six?

32.

The committee members ______very different lives in private

a)

lead

b)

leads

33.

The committee ___________________ these questions carefully.

a)

debate

b)

debates

34.

Your pants ____________ at the cleaner's.

a)

is

b)

are

35.

The man with all the birds ________on my street.

a)

lives

b)

live

36.

His pants ____ torn during the match.

a)

was

b)

is

c)

were

d)

are

37.

Aron, together with his wife ____ the guests of the party.

a)

Greet

b)

greets

c)

greeting

d)

are greeting

38.

The jury ____ not convinced.

a)

might

b)

was

c)

were

d)

would

39.

To cry ____ never the solution to any problems.

a)

was

b)

will

c)

were

d)

is

40.

A pack of lions ____ approaching the camp.

a)

will

b)

were

c)

are

d)

was

41.

None of them ____ able to solve this question.

a)

is

b)

were

c)

was

d)

would be

42.

Everything ____ fine when it’s done correctly.

a)

worked

b)

work

c)

will work

d)

works

43.

Ronaldo and Messi ____ the greatest football players of the 21st century.

a)

were

b)

are

c)

was

d)

is

44.

Both of my dogs ______ collars

a)

has

b)

have

45.

Neither the cat nor the dogs _______ going outside.

a)

are

b)

is

46.
Here ______ the chocolate donuts we made this morning.
a)
is
b)
aren't
c)
are
d)
be
47.
When the fire alarm goes off, all of the students ______ out the nearest exit. 
a)
walking
b)
walk
c)
walks
d)
are walking
48.
Nobody in the class _____ the homework assignment last night.
a)
doesn't
b)
do
c)
did
d)
does
49.
Your friend _______ too much.
a)
talk
b)
talks
50.
_____ you heating some bean and cheese burriotos in the microwave?
a)
Was
b)
Were
51.
She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.
a)
play
b)
plays
52.
The flowers in that garden _____ water.
a)
need
b)
needs
53.
She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.
a)
play
b)
plays
54.
There ____ several teachers at the game.
a)
was
b)
were
55.
None of the trucks _____ arrived yet.
a)
has
b)
have
56.
My best friend at school _____ live in our neighborhood.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
57.
Where _____ you last night around supper time?
a)
was
b)
were
58.
My brother and I often _____ checkers together.
a)
play
b)
plays
59.
The man ________ his yard on Saturday morning.
a)
mow
b)
mows
60.

Forest fires in the United States (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.

a)

destroys

b)

destroy

61.

Carl (is, are) reading an article about space travel.

a)

is

b)

are

62.

Your idea about the project (makes, make) sense to me.

a)

makes

b)

make

63.

The children (shares, share) their toys.

a)

shares

b)

share

64.

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

a)

was

b)

were

65.

(Has, Have) rabbits destroyed your garden this summer?

a)

has

b)

have

66.

Here (is, are) the folding chairs for your party.

a)

is

b)

are

67.

(Is, Are) the freshmen organizing the school picnic?

a)

Is

b)

Are

68.

The fangs of a rattlesnake (carries, carry) poisonous venom to its prey.

a)

carries

b)

carry

69.

(Does, Do) marigolds bloom in the spring?

a)

Does

b)

Do

70.

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

a)

was

b)

were

71.

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

a)

hang

b)

hangs

72.

Houses in this neighborhood (is, are) very expensive.

a)

are

b)

is

73.

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

a)

range

b)

ranges

74.

Penguins in freezing weather (huddle, huddles) together to conserve heat.

a)

huddles

b)

huddle

75.

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

a)

is

b)

are

76.

The recipients of that award (have, has) exhibited extraordinary bravery.

a)

have

b)

has

77.

Marcus, in a car with a few of his friends, (speed, speeds) past the entrance to the school parking lot.

a)

speed

b)

speeds

78.

The lonely lighthouse on the coast (help, helps) guide ships at night.

a)

helps

b)

help

79.

1. Your friendship over the years and your support (has/have) meant a great deal to us.

(a)  

80.

2. Neither the professor nor his assistants (was/were) able to solve the mystery of the eerie glow in the laboratory.

(a)  

81.

I (love, loves) you everyday.

(a)  

82.

My father (plant, plants) the flowers for my mother

(a)  

83.

There (is,are) a meeting today

(a)  

84.

Here (is, are) the results from this past month.

(a)  

85.

Spaghetti and meatballs (is, are) my favorite pasta dish.

(a)  

86.

Neither cookies nor brownies (is, are) nice treats for your teacher.

(a)  

87.

One of the boys (is, are) dancing from the street.

(a)  

88.

Everything (is, are) nothing if I don't have you.

(a)  

89.

Five million pesos (is, are) enough for me.

(a)  

90.

The scissors (was, were) placed on the table.

(a)  

91.

Physics (is, are) my favorite subject.

(a)  

92.

14. Hamilton Family Center, a shelter for teenage runaways in San Francisco, (offer, offers) a wide variety of services.

(a)  

93.

15. Neither the professor nor his assistants (was, were) able to solve the mystery of the eerie glow in the laboratory.

(a)  

94.

16. Many hours at the driving range (has, have) led us to design golf balls with GPS locators in them.

(a)  

95.

17. The chances of your being promoted (is, are) excellent.

(a)  

96.

18. There (was, were) a Pokémon card stuck to the refrigerator.

(a)  

97.

19. All of the chicken (is, are) gone.

(a)  

98.

20. Nobody (is, are) enjoying the party.

(a)  

99.

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

100.

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

101.

The committee _______ voted on the uniform policy, and it ____ unanimous.

a)

have/were

b)

have/was

c)

has/were

d)

has/was

102.

My glasses ______ on the kitchen table this morning, but where _____ they now?

a)

were/is

b)

were/are

c)

was/are

d)

was/is

103.

Many cities in Europe ____ hostels where travellers can ____ and ____ the night.

a)

has/rests/spends

b)

have/rest/spend

c)

has/rest/spends

d)

have/rests/spends

104.

Your brothers and your sister _____ to read mysteries; my favorite ____ Nancy Drew.

a)

like/is

b)

like/are

c)

likes/is

d)

likes/are

105.

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

106.

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

107.

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

a)

are/wants

b)

are/want

c)

is/want

d)

is/wants

108.

Because of the storm, the game pitting the two rivals against each other ___ canceled.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

are

109.

Many survivors of the sinking of the Titanic ___ about how traumatizing the experience was.

a)

talks

b)

talk

110.

The chefs at the French restaurant ___ prepping for dinner service.

a)

is

b)

are

111.

When the rain starts suddenly, the family ___ to hurry to get to shelter.

a)

has

b)

have

112.

The students, who hated writing essays, ___ surprised they enjoyed the essay's topic.

a)

was

b)

were

113.

Both my sister and I ___ planning to go see the movie.

a)

is

b)

are

114.

I'm not sure if my grandparents or my mom ___ picking me up from school.

a)

is

b)

are

115.

All of the jewels ___ stolen by the thief!

a)

was

b)

were

116.

All of the coffee ___ cold, sorry.

a)

is

b)

are

117.

The jury ___ a verdict in just over an hour.

a)

reaches

b)

reach

118.

Each of the players ___ dribbling the ball.

a)

practices

b)

practice

119.

In the fall, pumpkin and corn ___ in season.

a)

is

b)

are

120.

The classes ___ together to decorate the gym for the prom.

a)

works

b)

work

121.

He always ___ along the beach.

a)

walk

b)

walks

c)

walking

d)

walked

122.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States ___ "Rover".
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
123.

Physics ________ my favorite subject in school.

a)

become

b)

is become

c)

becoming

d)

is

124.

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

a)

looks

b)

look

c)

looking

d)

is looking

125.

All the children ________ to school at 8 am.

a)

go

b)

goes

c)

is

d)

is going

126.
Greg Childs, together with his team, (has, have) climbed in many unusual locations.
a)
has
b)
have
c)
has had
d)
have done
127.

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

a)

was

b)

were

c)

is

d)

are

128.

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

a)

has

b)

have

c)

had

d)

will have

129.
The waters off the coast of Cabo Pulmo, Mexico _(are/is)_ teeming with life.
a)
are
b)
is
130.
Today, more than 200 species of fish _(lives/live)_ in the 18,000-acre marine park
a)
lives
b)
live
131.
Some fish _(move/moves)_ together for protection, hiding behind each other.
a)
move
b)
moves
132.
Swarms-which include thousands of fish, or even millions or billions for species like sardines-also _distract/distracts)_ predators.
a)
distracts
b)
distract
133.
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
134.

Annie and her brothers _____ at school.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

135.
Either my mother or my father ____ coming to the meeting.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
were
136.
One of my sisters _______ going on a trip.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
aren't