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WorksheetsSubject and Verb Agreement Quiz
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
doesn't
don't
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
doesn't
don't
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
live
lives
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
take
takes
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
want
wants
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
know
knows
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
Is
Are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
Is
Are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
was
were
is
are
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
debates
debate
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
leads
lead
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
greets
greet
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
is
are
Which sentence shows the correct subject-verb agreement? a. Every one of the boxes are filled with books. b. Every one of the boxes is filled with books. c. Every one of the boxes was filled with books. d. Every one of the boxes were filled with books.
a. Every one of the boxes are filled with books.
b. Every one of the boxes is filled with books.
c. Every one of the boxes was filled with books.
d. Every one of the boxes were filled with books.
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement? a. The dog and the cat is playing in the yard. b. The dog and the cat are playing in the yard. c. The dog and the cat have playing in the yard. d. The dog and the cat playing in the yard.
a. The dog and the cat is playing in the yard.
b. The dog and the cat are playing in the yard.
c. The dog and the cat have playing in the yard.
d. The dog and the cat playing in the yard.
Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement: a. The committee are discussing the proposal. b. The committee is discussing the proposal. c. The committee were discussing the proposal. d. The committee has discussing the proposal.
a. The committee are discussing the proposal.
b. The committee is discussing the proposal.
c. The committee were discussing the proposal.
d. The committee has discussing the proposal.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement? a. My collection of stamps is growing. b. My collection of stamps are growing. c. My collection of stamps was growing. d. My collection of stamps were growing.
a. My collection of stamps is growing.
b. My collection of stamps are growing.
c. My collection of stamps was growing.
d. My collection of stamps were growing.
Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement: a. The price of houses in the city are rising rapidly. b. The price of houses in the city is rising rapidly. c. The price of houses in the city were rising rapidly. d. The price of houses in the city was rising rapidly.
a. The price of houses in the city are rising rapidly.
b. The price of houses in the city is rising rapidly.
c. The price of houses in the city were rising rapidly.
d. The price of houses in the city was rising rapidly.
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. Neither the plates nor the cups was washed. b. Neither the plates nor the cups were washed. c. Neither the plates or the cups was washed. d. Neither the plates or the cups were washed.
a. Neither the plates nor the cups was washed.
b. Neither the plates nor the cups were washed.
c. Neither the plates or the cups was washed.
d. Neither the plates or the cups were washed.
Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement: a. Each of the boys were given a prize. b. Each of the boys was given a prize. c. Each of the boys were given prizes. d. Each of the boys was given prizes.
a. Each of the boys were given a prize.
b. Each of the boys was given a prize.
c. Each of the boys were given prizes.
d. Each of the boys was given prizes.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement? a. Some of the cake were eaten by the children. b. Some of the cake was eaten by the children. c. Some of the cake have eaten by the children. d. Some of the cake has eaten by the children.
a. Some of the cake were eaten by the children.
b. Some of the cake was eaten by the children.
c. Some of the cake have eaten by the children.
d. Some of the cake has eaten by the children.
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. Each of the team members are skilled players. b. Each of the team members is skilled players. c. Each of the team members were skilled players. d. Each of the team members is a skilled player.
a. Each of the team members are skilled players.
b. Each of the team members is skilled players.
c. Each of the team members were skilled players.
d. Each of the team members is a skilled player.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement? a. Neither the boy nor the girl have arrived yet. b. Neither the boy nor the girl has arrived yet. c. Neither the boy or the girl have arrived yet. d. Neither the boy or the girl has arrived yet.
a. Neither the boy nor the girl have arrived yet.
b. Neither the boy nor the girl has arrived yet.
c. Neither the boy or the girl have arrived yet.
d. Neither the boy or the girl has arrived yet.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct agreement between the subject and verb? a. The news about the accident are worrying. b. The news about the accident is worrying. c. The news about the accident were worrying. d. The news about the accident was worrying.
a. The news about the accident are worrying.
b. The news about the accident is worrying.
c. The news about the accident were worrying.
d. The news about the accident was worrying.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. The team of researchers has completed their study. b. The team of researchers have completed their study. c. The team of researchers has completed its study. d. The team of researchers have completed its study.
a. The team of researchers has completed their study.
b. The team of researchers have completed their study.
c. The team of researchers has completed its study.
d. The team of researchers have completed its study.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. Politics is always a heated topic during family gatherings. b. Politics are always a heated topic during family gatherings. c. Politics was always a heated topic during family gatherings. d. Politics were always a heated topic during family gatherings.
a. Politics is always a heated topic during family gatherings.
b. Politics are always a heated topic during family gatherings.
c. Politics was always a heated topic during family gatherings.
d. Politics were always a heated topic during family gatherings.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. The herd of sheep is grazing in the field. b. The herd of sheep are grazing in the field. c. The herd of sheep was grazing in the field. d. The herd of sheep were grazing in the field.
a. The herd of sheep is grazing in the field.
b. The herd of sheep are grazing in the field.
c. The herd of sheep was grazing in the field.
d. The herd of sheep were grazing in the field.
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. The majority of the votes was in favor of the new policy. b. The majority of the votes were in favor of the new policy. c. The majority of the votes were in favor of the new policies. d. The majority of the votes was in favor of the new policies.
a. The majority of the votes was in favor of the new policy.
b. The majority of the votes were in favor of the new policy.
c. The majority of the votes were in favor of the new policies.
d. The majority of the votes was in favor of the new policies.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. One of the players on the team are injured. b. One of the players on the team is injured. c. One of the players on the team were injured. d. One of the players on the team is injures.
a. One of the players on the team are injured.
b. One of the players on the team is injured.
c. One of the players on the team were injured.
d. One of the players on the team is injures.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a. The committee have made their decision. b. The committee has made their decision. c. The committee has made its decision. d. The committee have made its decision.
a. The committee have made their decision.
b. The committee has made their decision.
c. The committee has made its decision.
d. The committee have made its decision.
Choose the sentence with the correct verb form: a. Each of the students have completed their assignments. b. Each of the students has completed their assignments. c. Each of the students was completed their assignments. d. Each of the students have been completed their assignments.
a. Each of the students have completed their assignments.
b. Each of the students has completed their assignments.
c. Each of the students was completed their assignments.
d. Each of the students have been completed their assignments.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement? a. The group of tourists is exploring the ancient ruins. b. The group of tourists are exploring the ancient ruins. c. The group of tourists was exploring the ancient ruins. d. The group of tourists were exploring the ancient ruins.
a. The group of tourists is exploring the ancient ruins.
b. The group of tourists are exploring the ancient ruins.
c. The group of tourists was exploring the ancient ruins.
d. The group of tourists were exploring the ancient ruins.
Which of the following is an example of a singular subject?
each
several
both
many
Which of the following is an example of a plural subject?
neither
they
no one
someone
What type of verb is usually used with collective nouns?
singular
plural
both singular and plural
none of the above
Compound subjects joined by 'and' usually take a ______ verb.
singular
plural
both singular and plural
none of the above
Compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor' take a verb that agrees with ______ subject.
the first
the second
both
neither
Words like 'all,' 'some,' 'none,' etc., can be singular or plural depending on ______ they are referring to.
who
what
where
when
Titles, book names, and other singular entities take ______ verbs.
singular
plural
both singular and plural
none of the above
Units of measurement or time are usually treated as ______.
singular
plural
both singular and plural
none of the above
30% of our income ------- for rent.
go
goes
My philosopher and guide ------- standing right over there.
is
are
Either you or I ---------- going to buy some milk.
am
are
Our army -------- one of the best ones in the world!
is
are
Someone here ------- not cleaned this room properly.
have
has
None of you --------- will willing to take part in the quiz.
is
are
A pair of trousers -------- kept in the closet for you.
is
are
Your binoculars -------- been broken!
have
has
A group of children from that school ------- not being cooperative.
is
are
The writer and the publisher -------- a problem with the print.
have
has
One of my teachers ------- left our school.
have
has
This box ------- inside the other bigger boxes.
fit
fits
Nobody ---------- regarding where we will go for dinner tonight.
decides
decide
Lord of the Rings triology -------- an all time favourite of mine.
are
is
My mother along with my uncle ------ going for the charity event.
is
are
The paramedics as well as the doctor ------- hard.
work
works
It was the Prophet and not the saints who ------ responsible for the change in people's faith.
are
is
A shipment of shoes ------- expected soon.
are
is
Each of the class 10 students ------- given a certificate.
was
were
------ she done the homework properly?
have
has
If the subject is singular, add an 's' to the verb.
True
False
If the subject is plural, add an 's' to the verb.
True
False
If the subject is I or you, do not add an 's' to the verb.
True
False
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
Katie and John plays soccer.
Yes
No
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
She loves giving gifts to her friends.
Yes
No
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
My cousins live in New York.
Yes
No
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
I rides my bike everyday.
Yes
No
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
My teacher help us learn.
Yes
No
Do the subject and verb agree with each other in this sentence?
My aunt and I make pasta for dinner.
Yes
No
Which verb agrees with the subject?
Ms. Titus ____ every day.
reads
read
Which verb agrees with the subject?
My shoes ____ my feet
fits
fit
Which verb agrees with the subject?
The children ____ on the playground.
run
runs
Which verb agrees with the subject?
My uncle ____ at a bank.
works
work
Which verb agrees with the subject?
We ____ to play games.
likes
like
Which subject agrees with the verb?
The ____ barks at the mailman.
dog
dogs
Which verb agrees with the subject?
The popcorn ____ very salty.
taste
tastes
Which verb agrees with the subject?
The ducks ____ in the pond.
swim
swims
Which verb agrees with the subject?
You ____ on the swings.
swing
swings
Which subject agrees with the verb?
The ____ prowls slowly.
cat
cats
Which subject agrees with the verb?
My ____ washes our clothes on Thursday.
Mom
Mom and Dad
Which subject agrees with the verb?
My ____ cleans my teeth.
dentists
dentist
Which subject agrees with the verb?
____ write very interesting stories!
She
They
Which subject agrees with the verb?
____ play video games on the weekend.
He
We
Which subject agrees with the verb?
____ take ballet class on Wednesday.
I
She
Which subject agrees with the verb?
Every summer, my ____ go to the beach.
cousins
cousin
Choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree.
The teacher or the students has turned down the thermostat.
The teacher or the students have turned down the thermostat.
Choose the incorrect word!
More than half of the children in the 1,356-member district qualifies for reduced-price or free lunches.
More than
of the
qualifies
reduced-price
Choose the incorrect word!
Each number in a binary system are formed from only two symbols.
a binary
are
formed
two symbols.
Choose the incorrect word!
There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four arrests involve a juvenile.
frequently
mentioned
four arrests
involve
Choose the correct word!
One problem with all languages ... they
are full of irregularities.
when
so
is that
in case
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
The scheduled departure time of the trams, posted on panels throughout the terminal buildings, are going to be updated.
departure
posted
buildings
are
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect word!
Of all the evidence that has piled up since Webster's paper was published, there is no new ideas to contradict his original theory.
has piled
is
new
to contradict
A number of birds .................. in the sky.
is flying
are flying
flies
There ____________ too much oil and gas being used around the world.
is
are
There ______________ many solutions to the problem.
is
are
The tourists who arrived by bus __________________ very tired as they did not sleep much.
were
was
The constant robbery of tourists _____________ many local people.
upsets
upset
One of the cars ______________ to my father.
belong
belongs
One-third of the population ______________ not have enough to eat.
do
does
Neither my aunts nor my uncle _______________ socializing.
enjoys
enjoy
Everybody ______________ confused by the new rules.
is
are
He must _____________ the exam next week.
take
takes
Giving away all my medals ____________ the worst thing I ever did.
were
was
The little boy ____ when he ____ down.
cry / fall
cries / falls
Their job ____ a lot of patience and hard work.
require
requires
Either Cassie or Marie _________ the employees this afternoon.
pays
pay
Sandals and towels _________ essential gear for a trip to the beach.
is
are
Neither she nor I _________ getting the lunch special.
am
is
are
Either the sculpture or the paintings ________ in the museum today.
are
is
Economics ________ the study of the way in which the economies work.
are
is
Each of the dancers ________ brilliantly.
twirl
twirls
The teachers in the classroom is/are very experienced
is
are
Neither the professor nor his assistants (was/were) able to solve the mystery of the eerie glow in the laboratory.
was
were
What is the subject in this sentence?
Putting her papers under her desk, Mrs. Immordino felt like her desk was clean.
Mrs. Immordino
papers
desk
her
What is the subject in this sentence?
On Wednesday, we celebrated my sister's birthday at our house for at least two hours!
sister
Wednesday
We
birthday
That pack of lies is not going to change my mind.
Subject: That
Verb: lies
Subject: pack
Verb: is
Neither the rain nor the darkness is going to stop me.
Subject: rain darkness
Verb: is going
Subject: the
Verb: darkness
My staff believes in providing high-quality service.
Subject: My
Verb: staff
Subject: staff
Verb: believes
The conducter, as well as the muscicians, is taking the stage.
Subject: The
Verb: muscicians
Subject: conducter
Verb: is taking
My whole family is vacationing in Baja California this winter.
Subject: family
Verb: is vacationing
Subject: whole
Verb: family
There are lots of people here.
Subject: There
Verb: are
Subject: lots
Verb: are
If it were up to me, we would leave earlier in the morning.
Subject: it we
Verb: were would leave
Subject: If me
Verb: up earlier
One in three stressed Americanes copes by shopping.
Subject: in
Verb: Americans
Subject: One
Verb: copes
Four years is considered the normal amount of time to earn a bachelors's degree.
Subject: bachelor's degree
Verb: considered
Subject: Four years
Verb: is
Law and order is the priciple he based his campaign on.
Subject: Law and order he
Verb: is based
Subject: is Law and order
Verb: principle campaign
