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Subject-Verb Agreement in Sentences

Practice identifying correct subject-verb agreement in various sentence structures including collective nouns, compound subjects, indefinite pronouns, and special constructions like neither/nor.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Every one of the players, the forwards, the midfielders, the full-backs, the goalie, are resentful of the new rule.

  1. Every one of the players, the forwards, the midfielders, the full-backs, the goalie, are resentful of the new rule.
  2. Every one of the players, the forwards, the midfielders, the full-backs, the goalie, is resentful of the new rule.
  3. Every one of the players, the forward, the midfielder, the full-back, the goalie, is resentful of the new rule.
  4. All players, the forwards, the midfielders, the full-backs, the goalie, are resentful of the new rule.
  5. Every one of the players, including the forwards, the midfielders, the full-backs, the goalie, are resentful of the new rule.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Deliberations in the meeting were free and frank and is likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, unforeseen circumstances excepted.

  1. and is likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, unforeseen circumstances excepted
  2. and is likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, barring unforeseen circumstances
  3. and are likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, unforeseen circumstances excepted
  4. and are likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, barring unforeseen circumstances
  5. and likely to continue tomorrow in the same spirit, unforeseen circumstances excepted
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Police ransacks their homes looking for arms; they brutalize men, women and children.

  1. Police ransacks their homes looking for arms;
  2. Police ransack their homes looking for arms;
  3. Police ransacks their homes to look for arms;
  4. Police has ransacked their homes looking for arms;
  5. Police ransacks their home in the look for arms;
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

On the night of the 21st of January, three months after the capitulation, forty of the leading citizens were simultaneously arrested.

  1. forty of the leading citizens were simultaneously arrested.
  2. forty of the leading citizens was arrested simultaneously.
  3. forty of the leading citizens was simultaneously arrested.
  4. forty of the leading citizens were arrested.
  5. forty of the leading citizens was arrested.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The sun shining on the watery expanse of the sea make a beautiful sight.

  1. The sun shining on the watery expanse of the sea make a beautiful sight.
  2. The sun shining on the watery expanse of the sea, present a beautiful sight.
  3. When the sun shines on the watery expanse of the sea, it makes a beautiful sight.
  4. The sun shining on the watery expanse of the sea makes for a beautiful sight.
  5. The sun shining on the watery expanse of the sea make for a beautiful sight.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The age of the mother and the daughter, who are similarly grayed, are difficult to determine precisely.

  1. who are similarly grayed, are difficult to determine precisely
  2. who are similarly grayed, are difficult to determine
  3. who are similarly grayed, is difficult to determine precisely
  4. who are similarly grayed, are difficult to precisely determine
  5. who is similarly grayed, is difficult to determine precisely
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others..

The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased in 1995 for the third straight year but were still at a robust level.

  1. The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased in 1995 for the third straight year but were
  2. The harvest of wheat in local farms kept decreasing in 1995 for the third straight year but were
  3. In 1995, the harvest of local farm wheat decreased for the 3rd straight year but was
  4. The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased for the 3rd straight year in 1995 but was
  5. The harvest of wheat in the local farms kept decreasing for the third straight year in 1995 but was
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The processes by which the nature control the imbalance created by human beings are peculiar.

  1. the nature control the imbalance created by human beings
  2. nature control the imbalance created by human beings
  3. nature controls the imbalance created by human beings
  4. nature controls the imbalances of human beings
  5. he nature controls the imbalance to human beings
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Not everybody have the will or the capacity to propel themselves to greater heights.

  1. Not everybody have the will or the capacity to propel themselves to greater heights.
  2. Not everybody has the will or the capacity to propel themselves to greater heights.
  3. Not everybody have the will or the capacity to propel himself/herself to greater heights.
  4. Not all have the will or the capacity to propel themselves to greater heights.
  5. Not everybody has the will or the capacity to propel himself to greater heights.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The numerous constraints placed on the members of the First Family has made it difficult for them to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies.

  1. has made it difficult for them to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies
  2. have made engaging in normal social activities such as going to the movies difficult
  3. has made the engagement in normal social activities such as going to the movies difficult
  4. have made it difficult for them to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies
  5. has made their engagement in normal social activities such as going to the movies difficult
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Most lachrymose soap operas in which there is a real comical character captures the interest of the viewer.

  1. captures the interest of the viewer.
  2. captures interests of the viewer.
  3. capture the interest of viewers.
  4. capture the interest of the viewer.
  5. capture interest of the viewers.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The unfortunate part of such charges are that they have not remained confined to words but have led to violence.

  1. are that they have not remained confined to words but have led to violence.
  2. is that they have not remained confined to words but have led to violence.
  3. is that it has not remained confined to words but has led to violence.
  4. is that they may have not remained confined to words but have led to violence.
  5. are that they may not have remained confined to words but have led to violence.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The travails of life, whether by human design or by nature’s, strengthens one’s character and bearing.

  1. The travails of life, whether by human design or by nature’s, strengthens one’s character and bearing.
  2. The travails of life, whether by human design or by nature’s, strengthen one’s character and bearing.
  3. The travails of life, whether by human design or by natures, strengthens one’s character and bearing.
  4. The travails of life, human or natural, strengthens one’s character and bearing.
  5. The travails of life, human or natural, strengthen one’s character and bearing.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

One or more students have committed the offence.

  1. One or more students have committed the offence.
  2. More than one students have committed an offence.
  3. One or more student has committed the offence.
  4. One or more student have committed the offence.
  5. One or more students has committed the offence.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered.

  1. The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered.
  2. The ocean contains many forms of life that has not yet been discovered.
  3. The oceans contain many forms of life, which has not yet been discovered.
  4. The oceans contain many forms of life, which have not yet been discovered.
  5. The oceans contain many forms of life that have not yet been discovered.
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The activities of communal organizations and persecution of minorities, which can still be seen in the country, is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.

  1. is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.
  2. is the proof that we have had many hurdles to comeover.
  3. are the proofs that we have many hurdles to comeover.
  4. are the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.
  5. is proof that we have had many hurdles to overcome.
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Tropical forests exist close to the equator, where both high temperature and abundant rainfall occurs year-round.

  1. Tropical forests exist close to the equator, where both high temperature and abundant rainfall occurs year-round.
  2. Tropical forests exist closer to the equator, where both high temperature and abundant rainfall occurs year-round.
  3. Tropical forests exist close to the equator, where both high temperatures and abundant rainfalls occur year-round.
  4. Tropical forests exist close to the equator, where both high temperature and abundant rainfall occur year-round.
  5. Tropical forest exists close to the equator, where both high temperature and abundant rainfall occurs year-round.
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Only fifteen minutes are allowed to each customer.

  1. Only fifteen minutes are allowed to each customer.
  2. Only fifteen minutes is allowed to each customer.
  3. Only fifteen minutes are allowed to every customer.
  4. Only fifteen minutes is the time allowed to each customer.
  5. Only fifteen minutes are the timings allowed to each customer.
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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The full House were unanimous in their approval for the bill.

  1. The full House were unanimous in their approval for the bill.
  2. The full House was unanimous in its approval for the bill.
  3. The full House was unanimous in their approval for the bill.
  4. The full House were unanimous in approval for the bill.
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Energy medicine, based on long-used eastern medical understanding of the body’s energy fields, are a transformative wave gaining momentum across the world and is changing the way we think about healing.

  1. are a transformative wave gaining momentum across the world
  2. is a transformative wave gaining momentum across the world
  3. is a transformative wave gaining momentum and speed across the world
  4. is a transformative wave gaining momentum around the world
  5. are a transformative wave gaining momentum around the world
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

When it comes to dining out Arabian Nights are still a great favorite followed by The Yellow Chilies that have great ambience and food.

  1. Arabian Nights are still a great favorite followed by The Yellow Chilies that have great ambience and food.
  2. Arabian Nights are still a great favorite followed by The Yellow Chilies that has great ambience and food.
  3. Arabian Nights is still a great favorite followed by The Yellow Chilies that have great ambience and food.
  4. The Yellow Chilies and Arabian Nights are great favorites that have great ambience and food.
  5. Arabian Nights is still a great favorite followed by The Yellow Chilies that has great Ambience and food.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

There were, in the darkness of the night, silence for a while except for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we watched, snow began to shift on the ledge.

  1. There were, in the darkness of the night, silence for a while except for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we watched,
  2. There was, in the darkness of the night, silence for a while but for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we were watching,
  3. There was, in the darkness of the night, silence meanwhile except for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we watched,
  4. There was, in the darkness of the night, silence for a while except for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we watched,
  5. There were, in the darkness of the night, silence for a while but for the vicious howl of the wind and then, as we watched,
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

But when, after much searching, a couple of buckets was found and filled from the well, it was discovered that they could not be passed through the bars, which were set too close.

  1. after much searching, a couple of buckets was found and filled from the well, it was discovered that they could not be passed through the bars, which
  2. after many searchings, a couple of buckets were found and filled from the well, it was discovered that they could not be passed through the bars, which
  3. after much searching, a couple of buckets were found and filled from the well, it was discovered they could not be passed through the bars, which
  4. after much searching, a couple of buckets were found and filled from the well, it was discovered that they could not be passed through the bars, which
  5. after much searching, a couple of buckets was found and filled from the well, it was discovered that they could not be passed through the bars, they
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Neither the council members nor the mayor take responsibility for the passage of the controversial bill.

  1. Neither the council members nor the mayor take
  2. Neither the council members nor the mayors take
  3. Neither the council members take nor the mayor takes
  4. Neither the mayor nor the council members takes
  5. Neither the council members nor the mayor takes
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