Worksheets9(D)(i) SUBJECT VERB, SEMICOLON, COMMA
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 28mins
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
In the morning, the ships __________ out to sea.
sail (plural)
sails (singular)
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
Jason’s brother __________ to play baseball.
like (plural)
likes (singular)
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
The people on the talk show sometimes __________.
disagree (plural)
disagrees (singular)
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
__________ lions live in this area?
Do (plural)
Does (singular)
Select the verb that agrees with the singular or compound subject in each sentence.
Neither hats nor phones __________ allowed in school.
are (plural)
is (singular)
The bear chased the boy across the field into the woods.
sentence
fragment
run-on
Because of the bad weather before the big game.
sentence
fragment
run-on
My favorite movie is Star Wars, I also like Raiders of the Lost Ark.
run-on
fragment
sentence
Where is a semicolon needed?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
hair;
bald;
Dad;
getting;
Where is a semicolon needed?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
finished;
now;
main;
course;
Where is a semicolon needed?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
meal;
however;
already;
hungry;
In the sentence 'I went to the store and I bought some groceries,' where should the comma be placed?
after the word 'store'
after the word 'and'
after the word 'went'
before the word 'store'
Which sentence is written correctly?
I need to block app notifications sale ads make me want to spend money.
I need to block app notifications, because sale ads make me want to spend money.
I need to block app notifications, sale ads make me want to spend money.
I need to block app notifications; sale ads make me want to spend money.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Because my throat is sore; I made some hot tea.
My throat is sore; so I made some hot tea.
My throat is sore, so I made some hot tea.
My throat is sore so I made some hot tea.
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
Which sentence is correct?
He doesn't like living near the beach; The salty air is making his car rust.
He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.
He doesn't like living near the beach; because the salty air is making his car rust.
Which sentence is correct?
We did an experiment in class and all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; and all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; All the students participated.
Which sentence is correct?
It was a very hot day; I had to use a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day, I had to use a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day; using a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day; so I had to use a fan to keep cool.
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
In the morning, the ships __________ out to sea.
sail (plural)
sails (singular)
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
Jason’s brother __________ to play baseball.
like (plural)
likes (singular)
Select the correct verb (singular or plural) for each sentence.
__________ leaders of both groups.
There are (plural)
There is (singular)
Neither my family nor our neighbors _____ the empty lot on our street to be turned into a gas station.
wants
want
Your cabbage salad and homemade bread ____ even better than I remember.
tastes
taste
It seems like Yardley Academy or Newton High School ____ the tennis tournament every year.
win
wins
Where ____ Britney and her husband think they will be living next year.
do
does
After such a long day of travel, neither Jason nor Walter ____ it's wise to drive more tonight.
thinks
think
