Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Quiz

Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

• Singular Subjects: Require singular verbs (e.g., "He runs").
• Plural Subjects: Require plural verbs (e.g., "They run").
• Indefinite Pronouns: Special attention needed for pronouns like "everyone," "anyone," "somebody," typically take singular verbs.

Examples from Practice Quiz

• "They love": Plural subject "They" agrees with plural verb "love."
• "Either Sarah or Hannah has": Singular subject agreement with "has" for the phrase using "or."
• "Both Brady and John like": Plural subject "Both" agrees with plural verb "like."

Additional Subject-Verb Agreement Instances

• "Someone needs": Singular "Someone" requires singular verb "needs."
• "Many people are": Plural "Many people" with plural verb "are."
• "Some people have": Plural "Some people" triggers plural verb "have."

Indefinite Pronouns

• "Everybody was": Singular "Everybody" takes singular verb "was."
• "Something smells": Singular "Something" requires singular verb "smells."
• "Any help is": Singular "Any help" agrees with singular verb "is."

More Examples

• "No one plays": Singular "No one" pairs with singular verb "plays."
• "Everything is": Singular "Everything" fits with singular verb "is."
• "Few like": Plural "Few" takes plural verb "like."
• "Several love": Plural "Several" agrees with plural verb "love."
• "One of you has": Singular subject "One" leads to singular verb "has."

Contextual Summary

• Understanding subject-verb agreement improves writing and comprehension.
• Key takeaways for tests: Recognize context, subject plurality, and proper verb forms.
• Focus on effective usage of singular and plural forms to enhance grammatical accuracy.

Test your knowledge of subject-verb agreement with this practice quiz. Each question asks you to choose the correct verb form based on the subject provided. Perfect for enhancing your grammar skills!