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G5 Q3 ENG Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of a compound subject expressing a single idea?

a)

The dog and cat are sleeping.

b)

The teacher and principal is speaking.

c)

The sun and stars are shining.

d)

The book and pen are on the table.

2.

What type of verb does a collective noun require when the individuals in the group act separately?

a)

Singular verb

b)

Plural verb

c)

Past tense verb

d)

Future tense verb

3.

In the sentence "The committee argue about the proposals of the different presenters," how is the committee acting?

a)

As one unit

b)

As individuals

c)

As a team

d)

As a pair

4.

What is the rule number mentioned for collective nouns?

a)

Rule 5

b)

Rule 6

c)

Rule 7

d)

Rule 8

5.

Match the following types of nouns with their definitions.

a)

Singular nouns

1.

A noun that refers to one person, place, or thing.

b)

Plural nouns

2.

A noun that refers to more than one person, place, or thing.

c)

Collective nouns

3.

A noun that refers to a group of individuals or things.

d)

Proper nouns

4.

A noun that names a specific person, place, or organization.

6.

Match the following pronouns with their definitions.

a)

No

1.

None of a group

b)

One

2.

A single person

c)

No one

3.

No person at all

d)

Accident

4.

An unexpected event

7.

Select the sentence with the correct use of an indefinite pronoun: (a)  

Choose from the below words
No one are here.
Somebody is at the door.
Everybody were late.
Anybody have a question.
8.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "any"?

a)

Any of the water are cold.

b)

Any of the apples is ripe.

c)

Any of the books is interesting.

d)

Any of the milk is fresh.

9.

What is the rule number that states "Here and there are never subjects"?

a)

Rule 5

b)

Rule 8

c)

Rule 10

d)

Rule 12

10.

Ten kilograms (a)   enough to hold the vat.

Choose from the below words
are
is
were
seem
11.

Which of the following nouns is plural in form but singular in meaning: (a)  

Choose from the below words
Dogs
News
Cats
Books
12.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Gymnastics are fun to watch.

b)

Gymnastics is fun to watch.

c)

Gymnastics were fun to watch.

d)

Gymnastics be fun to watch.

13.

What is the correct verb form for the noun "phonics"?

a)

are

b)

is

c)

were

d)

be

14.

Match the following verb forms with the correct subject.

a)

Is

1.

Tweezers

b)

Was

2.

He

c)

Are

3.

They

d)

Has

4.

She

15.

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: "The pliers ___ in the drawer."

a)

Is

b)

Was

c)

Are

d)

Has

16.

Annie and her brothers ______ at school.

a)

is

b)

are

17.

Either my mother or my father ________ coming to the meeting.

a)

is

b)

are

18.

The dog or the cats ______ outside.

a)

is

b)

are

19.

Either my shoes or your coat _____ always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

20.

George and Tamara ______ want to see that movie.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

21.

Benito _________ know the answer.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

22.

One of my sisters _____ going on a trip to Baguio.

a)

is

b)

are

23.

The man with all the birds _______ on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

24.

The movie, including all the previews, _______ about two hours to watch.

a)

take

b)

takes

25.

Either answer _______ acceptable.

a)

is

b)

are

26.

Nobody _______ the trouble I've seen.

a)

know

b)

knows

27.

_____ the news on at five or six?

a)

Is

b)

Are

28.

Mathematics ______ John's favorite subject, while Civics _______ Andrea's favorite subject.

a)

is, is

b)

are, are

c)

is, are

d)

are, is

29.

_____ the tweezers in this drawer?

a)

Is

b)

Are

30.

Your pants ______ at the cleaner's.

a)

is

b)

are

31.

There ______ fifteen candies in that bag.

a)

was

b)

were

32.

The President, together with his wife, _______ the press cordially.

a)

greet

b)

greets

33.

The boy, who won two medals, ____ my friend.

a)

is

b)

are

34.

Thirty years _____ a long time.

a)

is

b)

are

35.

You _____ the greatest inspiration I ____.

a)

is, has

b)

are, has

c)

are, have

d)

is, have

36.
Every pale tomato slice, wilted pickle, and brown lettuce leaf __________ an extra 25 cents at Bernie’s Burger Emporium. 
a)
costs
b)
cost
37.
Not only the Smiths but also Tonya __________ agreed to try one of the world-famous chocolate-broccoli muffins. 
a)
has
b)
have
38.
The Smiths, along with Tonya, _________ to avoid indigestion after eating these weird muffins. 
a)
hopes
b)
hope
39.
On the sidewalk _________ many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete. 
a)
is
b)
are
40.
Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors __________ lemons. 
a)
makes
b)
make
41.
My dog Floyd, together with Buster the cat, __________ to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces.
a)
likes
b)
like
42.
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
43.
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
44.
All of my important keys __________ now stuck in the drain pipe of my bathroom sink. Buster, my kitten, doesn't realize how much his playfulness inconveniences me. 
a)
is
b)
are
45.
Grandpa claims that Martian measles _________ green and purple spots to erupt all over a person's body. 
a)
causes
b)
cause
46.
Digging holes in the sofa cushions __________ Peanut, Elizabeth’s new puppy. 
a)
is
b)
are
47.
Even though the jury _________ to believe that the defendant did not feed Elvis to the Loch Ness Monster, much of the evidence points to the her guilt. 
a)
wants
b)
want
48.
Neither the students nor their instructor __________ happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew. 
a)
is
b)
are
49.
Neither of Freud’s parents _________ much intelligence when it comes to choosing spouses. Freud’s father has married five times, and Mom just presented him with stepfather number three. 
a)
has
b)
have
50.
Here ___________ the mail and newspapers that I picked up for you while you were on vacation.
a)
is
b)
are
51.
Mr. Lowry, our English teacher, believes that students who major in economics or physics __________ their imaginations. 
a)
ruins
b)
ruin
52.
Here ___________ Tonya and Robert, the two students who scored 100 percent on the subject-verb agreement quiz. 
a)
stands
b)
stand
53.
General Foods, the maker of Cheerios, ___________ developed a new cereal with chocolate puffs and broccoli-flavored marshmallows. 
a)
has
b)
have
54.
Each man, woman, and child __________ to write General Foods a letter supporting the company's decision to produce a chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal. 
a)
needs
b)
need
55.
There ___________ more calories in a bowl of chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal than you might think. 
a)
is
b)
are