Subject Verb Agreement Practice
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Which form of the verb 'be' is used in the present simple tense for a singular third person subject?

  • am
  • be
  • are
  • is (correct)

    • In the sentence 'Man is the only creature that consumes without producing', what form of the verb 'be' is used?

  • are
  • am
  • be
  • is (correct)

    • What is the correct form of the verb 'be' in the sentence 'I _______ afraid I shall not be able to help you'?

  • be
  • are
  • is
  • am (correct)

    • In the sentence 'Our lives are miserable', what form of the verb 'be' is used?

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the verb 'be' in the sentence 'Mrs. Jones _______ already snoring'?

    <p>was</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'All the animals _______ now present', what form of the verb 'be' is used?

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the -s or -es addition in regular verb forms?

    <p>To form the present simple tense for third person singular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do government officials bring gifts to the Andaman and Nicobar Islanders?

    <p>To give the islanders food and medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lieutenant Governor's approach?

    <p>To avoid interfering with the way of life of the tribals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the mainland?

    <p>The islands rely heavily on the mainland for most goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general pattern for verb forms in the present simple tense?

    <p>The simple form is used for all subjects except third person singular, which adds -s or -es</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the tribals do after the officials have dumped the coconuts onto the beach and begin sailing away?

    <p>They come forward hesitantly and collect the coconuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using expressions like 'To begin with...' or 'In my opinion...'?

    <p>To introduce one's opinion or idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expressions is used to show agreement with someone?

    <p>I am also in favour of...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb form is used in expressions like 'I think we should...' or 'I would suggest that we...'?

    <p>Present simple tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>I am sure you will all agree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using transitional expressions like 'For agreement...' or 'For disagreement...'?

    <p>To connect ideas or show relationships between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the verb form used in the expression 'I am in total agreement to what …….said'?

    <p>Present perfect tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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