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Sbject Verb Agreement

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Swarms - which include thousands of fish, or even millions or billions for species like sardines - also (distract/distracts) predators.

a)
distracts
b)
distract
2.

Marine life (has/have) increased fivefold turning Cabo Pulmo National Park in Mexico into a tourist attraction, making it the most successful marine reserve in the world.

a)
has
b)
have
3.

Researchers (has/have) discovered that mealworms are able to break down the material quickly.

a)
have
b)
has
4.
On the sidewalk _________ many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete. 
a)
is
b)
are
5.
Latoya isn't going to Daytona Beach for spring break because fourteen dollars __________ all that she has in her vacation fund.
a)
is
b)
are
6.
Even though Johnson and Johnson _________ consumers not to insert Q-tips into their ears, people refuse to read directions and frequently rupture their eardrums.
a)
warns
b)
warn
7.
Here ___________ the mail and newspapers that I picked up for you while you were on vacation.
a)
is
b)
are
8.

The tickets Dede bought gives her a reason for going out on Saturday night.

a)

correct

b)

give

9.

The principal will allow a day off from school as long as the class arrange the trip to the science center.

a)

correct

b)

arranges

10.

A pair of sneakers are all that reminds her of her basketball career.

a)

correct

b)

is

11.

The spray paint on the wall was removed with a power washer.

a)

correct

b)

were

12.

Each person who climbs the hundred steps mention the beautiful view.

a)

correct

b)

mentions

13.

James and Aiden both like to dance, but they dances to different music.

a)

correct

b)

dance

14.

Each person is allowed five minutes to speak.

a)

correct

b)

are

15.

Everyone at the table were ready to eat.

a)

correct

b)

was

16.

The stable were full of horses waiting for lunch.

a)

correct

b)

was

17.

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

a)

was

b)

were

18.

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

a)

carries

b)

carry

19.

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

a)

are

b)

is

20.

Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.

In the morning, the ships __________ out to sea.

a)

sail (plural)

b)

sails (singular)

21.

Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.

The people on the talk show sometimes __________.

a)

disagree (plural)

b)

disagrees (singular)

22.

Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.

__________ leaders of both groups.

a)

There are (plural)

b)

There is (singular)

23.

Mr. Roberts (retire/retires) at sixty-five after forty years as an engineer.

a)

retire

b)

retires

24.

The new briefcases that (belong /belongs) to Sam are stolen

a)

belong

b)

belongs

25.

The two aspects of the country life (appeal/appeals) to the tourists.

a)

appeal

b)

appeals

26.

Select the verb that agrees with the singular or compound subject in each sentence.

Seagulls __________ around the beach in search of food.

a)

fly (plural)

b)

flies (singular)

27.

Greg and Tammy __________ want to see that movie.

a)

isn’t

b)

aren’t

c)

doesn’t        

d)

don’t

28.

One of my sisters __________ going on a trip to Italy next month.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was    

d)

were

29.

Nobody __________ the trouble I’ve seen.

a)

know  

b)

knows

c)

knew

d)

knowing

30.

Mathematics __________ John’s favorite subject.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

do

d)

does

31.

__________ the tweezers in this drawer?

a)

Is

b)

Are

c)

Do

d)

Does

32.

Most of the milk __________ gone bad.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

has

d)

have

33.

There __________ fifteen candies in that bag.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

do

d)

did

34.

Plenty of mangoes and bananas __________ available in this season.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

35.

A large number of voters still __________ along straight-party lines.

a)

vote   

b)

votes

c)

voted 

d)

voting

36.

There __________ more calories in a bowl of chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal than you might think.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

do

d)

does

37.
Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
a)
is
b)
are
38.
The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
a)
is
b)
are
39.
George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
40.
The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
a)
live
b)
lives
41.
The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
a)
take
b)
takes
42.
The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
a)
want
b)
wants
43.

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

My sisters, who live all over the country, get together once a year.

a)

who live all over the country

b)

get together

c)

once a year

44.

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

The picnic feast that we brought tasted delicious.

a)

tasted delicious

b)

the picnic feast

c)

that we brought

45.

Select the verb that agrees with the singular or compound subject in each sentence.

Neither hats nor phones __________ allowed in school.

a)

are (plural)

b)

is (singular)

46.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The marching band __________ on the football field.

a)

practices

b)

practice

47.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The film crew __________ the studio every afternoon.

a)

use

b)

uses

48.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The group of friends __________ to separate classrooms.

a)

goes

b)

go

49.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The audience of fans __________ disappointed in the performance.

a)

is

b)

are

50.

Physics ______ a subject that has grown enormously in importance during this century.

a)

are

b)

was

c)

is

d)

have been

51.

A pack of cards ______ scattered over the table

a)

is

b)

are

c)

were

d)

have been

52.

The few words he spoke ______ well chosen.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

were

d)

wasn't

53.

Some of his advice ______ funny.

a)

are

b)

were

c)

was

d)

have been

54.

The poor ______ unable to look after themselves.

a)

are

b)

was

c)

is

d)

has been

55.

Two dozens of cows ______ lying peacefully in the shade.

a)

were

b)

was

c)

is

d)

has been

56.

The Town Council ______ against raising the rents of its houses.

a)

are

b)

were

c)

is

d)

have been

57.

I have two boys, but ______ of them likes pop music.

a)

either

b)

neither

c)

both

d)

none

58.

Not all English people ______ fish and chips.

a)

don't like

b)

doesn't like

c)

likes

d)

like

59.

Measles ______ an infectious disease.

a)

are

b)

is

c)

wasn't

d)

were

60.

Either your brakes or your eyesight ______ at fault.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

were

d)

are been

61.

Either David or his parents ______ at home.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

has been

62.

All that glitters ______ not gold.

a)

are

b)

is

c)

aren't

d)

weren't

63.

One of the benefits _____ clean teeth.

a)

is

b)

are

64.

Many of us _____ the effects of not flossing.

a)

realize

b)

realizes

65.

Some of the effects _____ red, swollen, or tender gums.

a)

include

b)

includes

66.

No one _____ the problems of gingivitis, a gum disease.

a)

understimate

b)

underestimates

67.

Anyone, at any age, _____ to floss.

a)

need

b)

needs

68.

Of all adults age sixty and over, some _____ lost all their teeth.

a)

have

b)

has

69.

Almost nobody at our age _____ about this problem much.

a)

think

b)

thinks

70.

Still, somebody in my homeroom _____ treatment for gum disease.

a)

receive

b)

receives

71.

Some of the serious consequences _____ complications related to heart disease, diabetes, and pneumonia.

a)

is

b)

are

72.

Several of these complications _____ linked to oral bacteria from gum disease that show up in the bloodstream.

a)

is

b)

are

73.

Both of our doctors _____ preventative measures.

a)

recommend

b)

recommends

74.

None of this information ______ reassuring!

a)

is

b)

are

75.

Some of us _____ www.perio.org for answers to our questions.

a)

visit

b)

visits

76.

What _____ the selections you made for class next year?

a)

is

b)

are

77.

Some dentists _____ their license in 6 years instead of 8.

a)

receive

b)

receives

78.

The cat, as well as other pets, _____ adopted by the family.

a)

was

b)

were

79.

The social media use of students today _______ widely

a)

vary

b)

varies

80.

The nutritional value of sweet potatoes _______many health benefits.

a)

has

b)

have

81.

Each of the contractors ____ a different type of house.

a)

build

b)

builds

82.

Neither of the students ____ sick

a)

is

b)

were

83.

Neither the parents nor the child _______ the trip to be postponed.

a)

want

b)

wants

84.

Where ______ Liam and Jacob going to lunch?

a)

was

b)

were

85.

The news these days ____ always so depressing.

a)

is

b)

are

86.

The students and the staff ____ ready for a vacation.

a)

is

b)

are

87.

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

a)

knows

b)

know

88.

A pizza or burgers ______ good for dinner tonight.

a)

sounds

b)

sound

89.

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

a)

is

b)

are

90.

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

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

91.

A dog with three legs ___ near my house.

a)

lives

b)

live

92.

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

a)

is

b)

are

93.

Either of the two options ___ acceptable.

a)

is

b)

are

94.

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

a)

is

b)

are

95.

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

a)

was

b)

were

96.

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

a)

is

b)

are

97.

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

a)

wasn't

b)

weren't

98.
Tiresias (doesn't, don't) want to tell Oedipus Rex the truth about his past. 
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
99.
Neither the Lotus Eaters nor Polyphemus (are, is) able to permanently stop Odysseus from getting back home.  
a)
Are
b)
Is
100.
All of the Jurors, as well as Juror #8, (want, wants) to come to a unanimous decision. 
a)
want
b)
wants
101.
The waters off the coast of Cabo Pulmo, Mexico _(are/is)_ teeming with life.
a)
are
b)
is
102.
Today, more than 200 species of fish _(lives/live)_ in the 18,000-acre marine park
a)
lives
b)
live
103.
Some fish _(move/moves)_ together for protection, hiding behind each other.
a)
move
b)
moves
104.
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
105.
Each year, Americans _(throws/throw)_ away more than 1 million tons of Styrofoam.
a)
throw
b)
throws
106.

The fire blazing in the fireplace and the cat sleeping in front of it (make, makes) a charming scene.

a)

makes

b)

make

107.
Every girl and boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
108.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
109.
My parents________ breakfast for me in the morning.
a)
cook
b)
cooks
110.

Romeo and Juliet (a. is  b. are) considered as the most popular play of William Shakespeare.

a)

is

b)

are

111.

 

Mesopotamia and Egypt (a. was b. were) great powers in the ancient world for many centuries.

a)

was

b)

were

112.

Half of the cakes (a.was  b.were) eaten by the rats.

a)

was

b)

were

113.

Some of the important contributions (a. relates   b. relate) to our system of laws.

a)

relate

b)

relates

114.

Most of us (a. knows  b. know) at least a little about Martial Law.

a)

know

b)

knows

115.

The student or the committee members (write, writes) every day

a)

write

b)

writes

116.

The committee members or the student (writes, write) every day.

a)

write

b)

writes

117.

The group (meets, meet) every week.

a)

meet

b)

meets

118.
Do you think the kittens or the puppy (is, are) cuter? 
a)
are
b)
is
119.

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

a)

is

b)

are

c)

will

d)

be

120.

Most of the coffee ________ sugar.

a)

have

b)

having

c)

has

d)

are having

121.

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

a)

is

b)

are

122.

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

a)

hang

b)

hangs

123.

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

a)

speed

b)

speeds

124.

The gaggle of geese ___________ together to their nest.

a)

walk (singular)

b)

walk (plural)

c)

walks (singular)

d)

walks (plural)

125.

The flock of sheep _________ together on the hillside on sunny days.

a)

graze (flock is singular)

b)

graze (flock is plural)

c)

grazes (flock is singular)

d)

grazes (flock is plural)

126.

The class _____________ their own papers independently.

a)

revise (class is singular)

b)

revise (class is plural)

c)

revises (class is singular)

d)

revises (class is plural)