Subject-Verb Agreement

English Language

Subject-Verb Agreement starts at 3 and continues till grade 10. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Subject-Verb Agreement. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Explain the rule for subject-verb agreement when the subject is a collective noun.

If the subject is 'none', how do you decide whether to use a singular or plural verb?

In the sentence 'The quality of the apples is good', explain why 'is' is used instead of 'are'.

Choose the correct verb: Either the cat or the dogs _______ making noise. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The cake, as well as the cookies, _______ delicious. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The class _______ going on a trip. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The data _______ accurate. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The jury _______ divided in their opinion. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The number of books on the shelf _______ increasing. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The people _______ waiting outside. (1) is (2) are

Choose the correct verb: The scissors _______ on the table. (1) is (2) are

Fill in the blank: A bouquet of roses _______ on the table.

Fill in the blank: Each of the boys _______ a story to tell.

Fill in the blank: Either my mother or my sisters _______ coming to the party.

Fill in the blank: Neither the manager nor the employees _______ satisfied with the decision.

True or False: 'A number of' is followed by a plural verb.

True or False: 'Each' and 'every' are always followed by a singular verb.

True or False: 'None' can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to.

True or False: 'Scissors' is always used with a singular verb.