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Subject-Verb Agreement Review

Total questions: 172

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see the movie.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

2.

All of the girls in the class (think, thinks) they (are, is) smarter than the boys.

a)

think/is

b)

think/ are

c)

thinks/ is

d)

Thinks/ are

3.

Every one of those books (is,are) fiction.

a)

is

b)

are

4.

The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.

a)

leads

b)

lead

5.

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

a)

want

b)

wants

6.

Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.

a)

are/ is

b)

are/ are

c)

is/ are

d)

is/ is

7.

There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!

a)

was/ is

b)

was/ are

c)

were/ is

d)

were/ are

8.

The horses (was, were) hungry so they (run, ran) toward the food.

a)

was/ run

b)

was/ ran

c)

were/ ran

d)

were/ run

9.

Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

10.

(Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?

a)

is

b)

are

11.
If you _____ a phone, it probably _____ to Chris.
a)
finds / belongs
b)
finds / belong
c)
find / belongs
d)
find / belong
12.
She _____ home if she _____ time.
a)
drive / has
b)
will drive / has
c)
will drive / have
d)
will drive / had
13.
Here ______ the chocolate donuts we made this morning.
a)
is
b)
aren't
c)
are
d)
be
14.
When the fire alarm goes off, all of the students ______ out the nearest exit. 
a)
walking
b)
walk
c)
walks
d)
are walking
15.
Nobody in the class _____ the homework assignment last night.
a)
doesn't
b)
do
c)
did
d)
does
16.
Your friend _______ too much.
a)
talk
b)
talks
17.
The committee __________ hard to better the school in their community.
a)
works
b)
work
18.
_____ you heating some bean and cheese burriotos in the microwave?
a)
Was
b)
Were
19.
She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.
a)
play
b)
plays
20.
The flowers in that garden _____ water.
a)
need
b)
needs
21.
She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.
a)
play
b)
plays
22.
There ____ several teachers at the game.
a)
was
b)
were
23.
None of the trucks _____ arrived yet.
a)
has
b)
have
24.
My best friend at school _____ live in our neighborhood.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
25.
_____ that sweater belong to Ralph?
a)
Don't
b)
Doesn't
26.
Where _____ you last night around supper time?
a)
was
b)
were
27.
My brother and I often _____ checkers together.
a)
play
b)
plays
28.
It __________a rainy day.
a)
is
b)
a
29.
Why ____________you late ?
a)
is
b)
are
30.
The man ________ his yard on Saturday morning.
a)
mow
b)
mows
31.

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

In the morning, the ships __________ out to sea.

a)

sail (plural)

b)

sails (singular)

32.

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

Jason’s brother __________ to play baseball.

a)

like (plural)

b)

likes (singular)

33.

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

The people on the talk show sometimes __________.

a)

disagree (plural)

b)

disagrees (singular)

34.

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

__________ lions live in this area?

a)

Do (plural)

b)

Does (singular)

35.

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

__________ leaders of both groups.

a)

There are (plural)

b)

There is (singular)

36.

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

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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

40.

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

41.

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)

42.

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

Mary, Casey, and I __________ to the music.

a)

listens (singular)

b)

listen (plural)

43.

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

Swimming __________ fun to do in the summer.

a)

are (plural)

b)

is (singular)

44.

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)

45.

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

Neither Ken nor his brother __________ home.

a)

is (singular)

b)

are (plural)

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.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.

The band of musicians __________ well.

a)

sing

b)

sings

51.
Tomorrow the first customer, whoever that may be, ___ going to receive a gift certificate
a)
Are
b)
Is
52.
1.  More than half of the population in West Texas _____ Hispanic.
a)
Are
b)
Is
53.
1.  After school, the student committee groups ____ arguing about themes for the dance. 
a)
Was
b)
Were
54.
1.  “Twelve Ways to Remember Everything” ___ like the best article.
a)
Sounds
b)
Sound
55.
Almost everybody who plans on attending college ___ a part time job now.
a)
Has
b)
Have
56.
Table lamps using a three – way bulb ____ never been sold here.
a)
Has
b)
Have
57.
Everybody in our apartment building ____ a parking place. 
a)
Has
b)
Have
58.
Kathleen is popular with those classmates who ____ her vitality and exuberance
a)
Enjoys
b)
Enjoy
59.
Spaghetti and meatballs ____ a Friday night special.
a)
Are
b)
Is
60.
The number of people buying houses ____ decreased.
a)
Has
b)
Have
61.
Neither Rick nor Amy ____ the route to the cabin. 
a)
knows
b)
know
62.
A pair of scissors ____ best for cutting cloth. 
a)
works
b)
work
63.
The pages of the letter, yellowed with age, ____ filled with beautiful handwriting.
a)
was
b)
were
64.
A row of stores ____ a familiar sight in American towns and cities. 
a)
are
b)
is
65.
Either the students or their representative ____each meeting.
a)
attends
b)
attend
66.
These blouses ____ quite fashionable five years ago.
a)
was
b)
were
67.
Peter, along with his brothers, ____ skating often.
a)
goes
b)
go
68.
Geometrics ____ a popular print for dresses.
a)
are
b)
is
69.

Neither myself nor my sister ____ home.

a)

is

b)

are

70.

Either you or I ___ going to jail.

a)

am

b)

are

71.

The teacher should hide _____ purse to avoid being robbed.

a)

his or her

b)

their

72.

Anyone at the party could have had ______ hands on my drink.

a)

his or her

b)

their

73.

Everyone at the party _____ to take a lie detector test.

a)

needs

b)

need

74.

Most of the students ____ passing.

a)

is

b)

are

75.

Each one of the students ___ passing.

a)

is

b)

are

76.

Everyone of the students ____ passing.

a)

is

b)

are

77.

Many of the students ___ passing.

a)

is

b)

are

78.

The staff at the school ____ happy.

a)

is

b)

are

79.

The team of students ___ happy.

a)

is

b)

are

80.

My dad, along with my brothers, ____ me to go college.

a)

wants

b)

want

81.

My dad and my brothers ____ me to go to college.

a)

wants

b)

want

82.

Measles ______ a highly contagious and acute viral respiratory illness.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

83.

The Prime Minister, together with his wife, ________ the press cordially.

a)

greet

b)

greets

84.

Everyone in my family ______ durians, except me.

a)

are liking

b)

were liking

c)

like

d)

likes

85.

Nobody ______ what to do.

a)

is knowing

b)

are knowing

c)

know

d)

knows

86.

Bread and butter ________ a perfect combination for breakfast.

a)

has

b)

have

c)

is

d)

are

87.

The news about the students ________ wildly.

a)

spread

b)

spreads

c)

spreading

88.

We offered them advice, but neither the girls nor the boys __ interested in our opinions.

a)

was

b)

were

89.

The cause of her troubles __ apparent.

a)

was

b)

were

90.

We ___ amazed to discover that one of the horses __ limping severely.

a)

was... was

b)

was... were

c)

were... was

d)

were... were

91.

Each of the signals on those two streets __ broken.

a)

is

b)

are

92.

From the house, a few details of the newly blooming tree __ seen.

a)

is

b)

are

93.

Something in the trees __ causing the branches to move.

a)

was

b)

were

94.

Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?

"Revising consistently is one of the best way to excel in tests."

a)

is

b)

the

c)

way

d)

test

95.

Identify the head noun in this sentence

"The charming pink dress with the polka dots and ribbons, intricately designed by a famous fashion designer, belongs to my little sister."

a)

dress

b)

ribbons

c)

The charming pink dress with the polka dots and ribbons

d)

designer

96.

There’s not even a grain of rice left in the bowl.

a)

a grain of rice

1.

Subject

b)

left

2.

Main verb

c)

is

3.

error

d)

a grain

4.

head noun

97.

When sunlight hits a specific area of the retina in your eyes, this actually triggers the release of serotonin (the "feel-good" chemical) in the brain.

a)

subject

1.

sunlight

b)

subject and verb are

2.

singular

c)

verb

3.

triggers

d)

head noun

4.

sunlight

e)

error

5.

triggers

98.

As an extension of their identity, Generation Z members interviewed by Today express that they tend to heavily curate their profiles.

Identify the head noun, verb, and singularity/plurality of both in this sentence.

a)

Head noun: members

Verb: express

(plural)

b)

Head noun: Generation Z members,

Verb: tend

(plural)

c)

Head noun: extension of their identity

Verb: tend

(plural)

d)

Head noun: Generation Z members

Verb: express

(plural)

99.

The pursuit of “likes”, along with the affirmation culture that social media platforms such as TikTok have created, is in the spotlight.

Identify the head noun and the verb in this sentence, and whether they are singular/plural

a)

Head noun: pursuit

Verb: have created (singular)

b)

Head noun: pursuit

Verb: is (singular)

c)

Head noun: The pursuit of "likes"

Verb: is

(singular)

d)

Head noun: The pursuit of "likes"

Verb: have created (plural)

100.

Michael and Brian __________ to the pharmacy to get candy.

a)

walk (singular subject)

b)

walk (plural subject)

c)

walks (singular subject)

d)

walks (plural subject)

101.

Either pizza or burgers _____________ for lunch today.

Either burgers or pizza _____________ for lunch today.

a)

is, are

b)

are, is

c)

is, is

d)

are, are

102.

Penguins, seals, and polar bears ________ blubber and __________ in frigid waters.

a)

has, swims

b)

have, swims

c)

have, swim

d)

has, swim

103.

The computer ______________ complex equations with incredible accuracy.

a)

calculate (singular)

b)

calculate (plural)

c)

calculates (singular)

d)

calculates (plural)

104.

Mathematics ___________ my favorite subject. Linguistics ______________ me quite a bit.

a)

are, challenge

b)

are, challenges

c)

is, challenges

d)

is, challenge

105.

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)

106.

Either balloons or a DJ ________ possible with our budget.

Either a DJ or balloons ________ possible with our budget.

a)

is, is

b)

are, are

c)

are, is

d)

is, are

107.

TRUE OR FALSE - A plural verb usually ends in the letter "s."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

108.

Complete the sentence: The man as well as his dogs ____ on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

109.

Complete the sentence: Some of their favorite professors _____ present at graduation.

a)

were

b)

was

110.

Complete the sentence: Neither Tanya nor her sisters _____ meat.

a)

eat

b)

eats

111.

Complete the sentence: There ____ several broken chairs in the restaurant after the Giants lost the game.

a)

was

b)

were

112.

Several of the athletes ___________ every day after school.

a)

practice

b)

practices

113.

None of the basketball players _________ to miss the free throw.

a)

want

b)

wants

114.

Any of those teams ___________ a chance to make the tournament.

a)

has

b)

have

115.

Most of our friends ___________ going to the game tonight.

a)

is

b)

are

116.

None of the ice cream ______________ left after the birthday party.

a)

was

b)

were

117.

Somebody in the audience ___________ on his cell phone during the movie.

a)

talk

b)

talks

118.

Either the trash can or your socks _________ horrible.

a)

smells

b)

smell

119.

Everyone in my group _____________ to stay with me and our chaperones.

a)

need

b)

needs

120.

(Is-Are) each of the girls ready to leave?

a)

is

b)

are

121.

Neither of the men (is-are) here yet.

a)

is

b)

are

122.

Each of the girls (observe-observes) all the regulations.

a)

observe

b)

observes

123.

Margo and her parents (visit-visits) each other often.

a)

visit

b)

visits

124.

Neither Matt nor his brothers (was-were) at the party.

a)

was

b)

were

125.

What type of verb ends without a -s (agreement in number)?

a)

singular

b)

plural

c)

singular or plural

126.

Verbs that end with a -s are?

a)

singular

b)

plural

c)

singular or plural

127.

If you have a singular subject you use what type of verb, for agreement?

a)

a singular verb

b)

a helping verb

c)

a linking verb

d)

a plural verb

128.

Collective nouns can be singular or plural, depending on their use in a sentence?

a)

True

b)

False

129.

The subject of a verb is never found in a prepositional phrase or an appositive phrase?

a)

True

b)

False

130.

A sentence can be read correctly without a prepositional phrase?

a)

True

b)

False

131.

What is the subject in this sentence?

News of celebrity guest conductors travels quickly from one music lover to the next.

a)

celebrity

b)

News

c)

guest

d)

conductors

132.

What is the verb in this sentence?

News of celebrity guest conductors travels quickly from one music lover to the next.

a)

travels

b)

of

c)

quickly

d)

from

133.

What is the subject in this sentence?

This book describes ways to analyze evidence of all kinds.

a)

evidence

b)

book

c)

describes

134.

What is the verb in this sentence?

These books describe ways to examine physical evidence.

a)

describe

b)

evidence

c)

books

135.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

The play (is, are) set in northern Italy.

a)

is

b)

are

136.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

Both men (was, were) killed in the same manner.

a)

was

b)

were

137.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

His eyeglasses (was, were) crushed when the elephant sat on them.

a)

was

b)

were

138.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

The jury (has, have) argued their different opinions on the case for hours.

a)

has

b)

have

139.

Choose the CORRECT verb form to agree with the subject.

The school nurse said that mumps__________a deadly disease.

a)

isn't

b)

are not

140.
Explorers' quests for adventure (leads, lead) them to new discoveries. 
a)
leads
b)
lead
141.
Greg Childs, together with his team, (has, have) climbed in many unusual locations.
a)
has
b)
have
c)
has had
d)
have done
142.
Mountaineering, not rock climbing, (is, are) the team's specialty. 
a)
is
b)
are
143.
The summit, partly hidden by clouds, (tower, towers) above everything else for miles. 
a)
towers
b)
tower
144.
The mountains of Baffin Island (is, are) seldom climbed by anyone. 
a)
is
b)
are
145.
The sheer height of the cliffs (intimidate, intimidates) even the most seasoned climbers.
a)
intimidate
b)
intimidates
146.
Many writers who work for National Geographic magazine (has, have) accompanied climbing expeditions.
a)
has
b)
have
147.
The hikers, not the leader, (decide, decides) which mountains they will climb.
a)
decide
b)
decides
148.
The granite of Great Sail Peak, as well as its height, (make, makes) for difficult climbing.
a)
make
b)
makes
149.
The climbers on the team (was, were) finished climbing in twenty-three days.
a)
were
b)
was
150.

Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.

a)

is

b)

are

151.

Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

a)

is

b)

are

152.

The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.

a)

is

b)

are

153.

Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

154.

George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

155.

Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

156.

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

a)

is

b)

are

157.

The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

158.

The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.

a)

take

b)

takes

159.

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

a)

want

b)

wants

160.

Either answer (is, are) acceptable.

a)

is

b)

are

161.

Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.

a)

is

b)

are

162.

Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.

a)

know

b)

knows

163.

(Is, Are) the news on at five or six?

a)

Is

b)

Are

164.

Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.

a)

is, is

b)

is , are

c)

are, is

d)

are, are

165.

Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.

a)

is

b)

are

166.

(Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?

a)

Is

b)

Are

167.

Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.

a)

is

b)

are

168.

There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!

a)

was, is

b)

was, are

c)

were, is

d)

were, are

169.

The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.

a)

debates

b)

debate

170.

The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.

a)

leads

b)

lead

171.

The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.

a)

greets

b)

greet

172.

All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.

a)

is

b)

are

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