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Subject Verb Agreement
Subject Verb Agreement “Basic”
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1. A number of applicants _______ been shortlisted for the final interview.
Why other options are incorrect:
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2. The vast majority of applicants ___ completed their applications.
‘The vast majority of’ is usually followed by a plural noun and verb. ‘Applicants’ is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘have’).
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3. Neither the manager nor the employees ___ aware of the new policy.
When two subjects are connected by ‘neither…nor,’ the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. ‘Employees’ is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘were’).
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4. The number of errors ___ decreasing with time.
‘The number of’ is followed by a singular verb. ‘Errors’ is plural, but ‘number’ is the subject, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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5. The number of complaints ___ alarming.
‘The number of’ is followed by a singular verb. ‘Complaints’ is plural, but ‘number’ is the subject, so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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6. Choose the sentence where the subject-verb agreement is correct:
Bouquet is singular, so the verb should be ‘makes.’
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7. Identify the sentence with correct agreement:
When subjects are joined by ‘neither…nor,’ the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. ‘Students’ is plural, so the correct verb is ‘were.’
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8. The number of students in the class ___ increasing every year.
‘The number of’ is considered singular and requires a singular verb (‘is’).
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9. The team, as well as the coach, ___ arriving at the venue.
The subject ‘team’ is singular, and the phrase ‘as well as the coach’ does not affect the verb, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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10. The majority of the audience ___ enjoying the concert.
‘The majority of’ with a plural noun takes a plural verb (‘are’).
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11. Many a student ___ facing difficulties in the final year.
‘Many a’ is followed by a singular noun and a singular verb. ‘Student’ is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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12. The committee _______ divided in their opinion on the proposed changes.
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13. Neither the director nor the actors ___ present at the event.
The verb agrees with the subject closer to it (‘actors’), which is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘were’).
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14. Time and tide ___ for none.
‘Time and tide’ is a compound subject that is considered plural, so the verb should be plural (‘wait’).
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15. The pair of shoes ___ on sale last week.
‘Pair’ is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘was’).
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16. Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement?
‘One of’ requires a singular verb, so the correct verb is ‘is.’
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17. Either the manager or the employees ___ responsible for the mistake.
The verb agrees with the subject closer to it (’employees’), which is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘were’).
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18. A chain of events ___ led to the discovery.
‘A chain of events’ is treated as singular, so the verb should be singular (‘has’).
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19. Five dollars ___ all I have left in my wallet.
Amounts of money are treated as singular, so ‘dollars’ in this context is singular (‘is’).
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20. A great many of the students _______ participating in the competition this year.
In this case, “are” is the correct answer. Here’s why:
The verb “were” would only be correct if the sentence were talking about something in the past or in a different context. However, in the present tense, for this construction, “are” is the appropriate choice.
For example:
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21. The jury ___ divided in their opinions regarding the verdict.
‘Jury’ is a collective noun, and when the members of the group are acting individually, a plural verb is used.
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22. Select the sentence with the correct agreement between subject and verb:
Pack is a singular collective noun, so the correct verb is ‘was.’
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23. One-third of the population ___ affected by the new law.
‘One-third of’ can be singular or plural depending on the noun. ‘Population’ is singular, so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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24. The two-thirds majority of the team ___ voted in favor of the proposal.
‘Two-thirds majority’ is considered singular, so the verb should be singular (‘has’).
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25. Every one of the candidates ___ interviewed yesterday.
‘Every one of’ is singular and requires a singular verb (‘was’).
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26. Most of the information ___ outdated in the document.
‘Most of’ can take a singular or plural verb depending on the noun it refers to. ‘Information’ is uncountable and singular, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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27. The data provided by the scientist ___ accurate.
‘Data’ is technically plural, but in modern usage, it is often treated as singular when referring to a body of information, hence ‘is’ is correct.
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28. Choose the sentence with the correct agreement:
‘Along with’ does not affect the verb, which agrees with ‘book,’ a singular subject.
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29. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
‘The number of’ is a singular phrase and requires a singular verb.
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30. Not only the students but also the teacher ___ preparing for the exam.
When ‘not only…but also’ connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. ‘Teacher’ is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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31. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
‘Together with’ does not affect the verb, which agrees with ‘manager,’ a singular subject.
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32. The police ___ investigating the crime scene thoroughly.
‘Police’ is a plural noun and takes a plural verb (‘are’).
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33. Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
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34. Select the sentence where the subject-verb agreement is correct.
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35. Select the sentence that correctly applies subject-verb agreement:
‘Majority of the audience’ refers to a single group, so the correct verb is ‘was.’
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36. Some of the books ___ missing from the shelf.
‘Some of’ can take a singular or plural verb depending on the noun it refers to. ‘Books’ is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘are’).
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37. A pack of wolves ___ hunting in the forest.
‘A pack of’ is considered singular, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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38. The committee ___ divided in their opinions on the proposal.
When ‘committee’ is considered as a group acting individually, it takes a plural verb (‘are’).
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39. Either the CEO or the board members ___ to be blamed for the decision.
When two subjects are connected by ‘either…or,’ the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. ‘Board members’ is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘are’).
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40. Which of the following sentences correctly agrees with the subject?
Team is a collective noun and is treated as singular when it acts as a single unit, so the correct verb is ‘is.’
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41. A series of lectures ___ planned for the next semester.
‘A series of’ is treated as singular, so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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42. Half of the cake ___ eaten by the guests.
When a fraction of something is used as the subject, the verb agrees with the object of the preposition. ‘Cake’ is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘was’).
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43. Each of the players ___ given a certificate at the end of the match.
‘Each’ is singular and requires a singular verb (‘is’).
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44. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
‘Each’ is singular and requires a singular verb, so ‘is’ is correct.
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45. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated according to subject-verb agreement rules?
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46. Each of the participants ___ given a certificate at the end of the workshop.
‘Each of’ is singular and requires a singular verb (‘was’).
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47. None of the employees ___ willing to take the night shift.
‘None of’ can take either a singular or plural verb depending on the noun it refers to, but is typically singular. ‘Employees’ is plural, but the correct usage can be plural (‘are’).
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48. The committee, along with its members, ___ decided to postpone the meeting.
The subject is ‘committee,’ which is singular. The phrase ‘along with its members’ does not affect the number of the subject.
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49. A bouquet of flowers ___ placed on the table.
The subject is ‘bouquet,’ which is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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50. None of the evidence ___ conclusive.
‘None of’ can be singular or plural, but in formal usage, it is singular (‘is’).
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51. Mathematics ___ one of the most challenging subjects for many students.
‘Mathematics’ is treated as singular despite ending in ‘s,’ so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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52. Bread and butter ___ my favorite breakfast.
‘Bread and butter’ is considered a single entity, so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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53. Which sentence uses correct agreement with indefinite pronouns?
Indefinite pronouns like ‘each’ and ‘everyone’ are singular and require a singular verb.
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54. Neither of the answers ___ correct in the quiz.
‘Neither of’ is followed by a singular verb (‘is’).
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55. The quality of the products ___ improved over the years.
‘Quality’ is the subject, which is singular, so the verb should be singular (‘has’).
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56. The media ___ covering the event extensively.
‘Media’ is plural and takes a plural verb (‘are’).
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57. One of the cars ___ blocking the driveway.
‘One of’ is followed by a singular noun and verb. ‘Cars’ is plural, but ‘one’ is the subject, so the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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58. The news ___ broadcast every evening.
‘News’ is an uncountable noun and is treated as singular, so the verb is singular (‘is’).
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59. Neither the principal nor the teachers ___ willing to extend the school hours.
When two subjects are connected by ‘neither…nor,’ the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. ‘Teachers’ is plural, so the verb should be plural (‘were’).
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60. Wages ___ often considered a reflection of one’s work.
When ‘wages’ refers to a concept or general idea, it is treated as singular. Therefore, the verb should be singular (‘is’).
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