Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
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What is the role of an antecedent in a sentence?

  • It is the noun that a pronoun replaces. (correct)
  • It provides additional details about a noun.
  • It describes the action being performed.
  • It serves as the main verb.

    • How does a singular antecedent affect pronoun usage?

  • It dictates the use of indefinite pronouns exclusively.
  • It requires the use of a plural pronoun.
  • It allows for the use of either singular or plural pronouns.
  • It requires the use of a singular pronoun. (correct)

    • Which of the following is a plural indefinite pronoun?

  • Somebody
  • Nobody
  • Few (correct)
  • Everyone

    • What is needed to maintain consistency in point of view?

    <p>Choosing one perspective and sticking to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct pronoun agreement for this sentence: 'Each student must submit ___ project.'

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

    In the sentence 'All of the apples ___ wormy', what is the correct verb form?

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

    Which of these sentences demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

    <p>Everyone should put away her books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of pronoun should accompany a plural antecedent?

    <p>Plural pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the verb form that should be used when the subject is singular?

    <p>Singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sentence where a negative phrase follows a positive subject, which subject should the verb agree with?

    <p>The positive subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conjunctions usually results in a plural verb when connecting two subjects?

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

    When subjects are joined by 'and' and refer to one entity, how should the verb be formed?

    <p>Singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the verb when a prepositional phrase intervenes between the subject and the verb?

    <p>It remains unaffected by the prepositional phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indefinite pronouns requires a singular verb?

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

    If the parts of a compound subject connected by 'and' refer to different people or things, which verb form do you use?

    <p>Plural verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases can cause confusion in subject-verb agreement?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct usage of 'than' in a sentence?

    <p>I like apples more than oranges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'they're'?

    <p>They're going to be late to class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence illustrates the proper use of 'there'?

    <p>I left my books over there on the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the correct form to use in the sentence: 'I have ___ time to finish my project.'

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

    What verb form should be used when referring to a collective noun acting as a unit?

    <p>Singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly applies subject-verb agreement with 'or'?

    <p>Either their father or the Garcia boys go to the hospital each day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate word choice in this context: 'Who is going to the concert?'

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

    What is the correct version of the following sentence: '___ used the wrong variable in the equation.'

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

    How should the verb agree when referring to subjects joined by 'either/or' where one is singular and the other is plural?

    <p>The verb should agree with the nearer subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb form is used with a sum of money when it is considered a unit?

    <p>Singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is 'too' used correctly?

    <p>She was too tired to continue working.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses 'affect' correctly?

    <p>The lack of sleep will affect your performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following collective nouns correctly takes a plural verb when the individuals are acting separately?

    <p>The team are fighting among themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of correct subject-verb agreement when it comes to titles of works?

    <p>The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences demonstrates a plural noun that takes only a plural verb?

    <p>The pants are new.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a singular verb be used with nouns ending in '-s'?

    <p>When they refer to a single entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word correctly describes the action of lifting oneself off the ground?

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

    What is the correct usage of 'fewer' in a sentence?

    <p>There were fewer cars on the road today.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'effect' refer to in a sentence?

    <p>A result or consequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses 'among' correctly?

    <p>The treasure was hidden among the rocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would you use 'infer' correctly?

    <p>Can you infer that she is unhappy?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pronoun should be used when the antecedents are joined by 'and'?

    <p>Plural pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'hung'?

    <p>He hung the cloth to dry outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pronoun should be used when referring to collective nouns when considered as a single unit?

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

    Which of these pairs shows the correct distinction between 'many' and 'much'?

    <p>Many people, much coffee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the phrase 'one of those who...', which noun is typically considered the antecedent?

    <p>The plural noun following the preposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses pronouns with compound subjects connected by 'or'?

    <p>Neither Alex nor his friends lost their way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context would you use 'hanged' appropriately?

    <p>Several were hanged during the trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct pronoun to use when the antecedent is the word 'each'?

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

    How should the pronoun agree with the antecedent if it is gender-specific?

    <p>It should agree in number and gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair is an example of masculine and feminine pronouns?

    <p>Him and her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'allusion' mean?

    <p>An implication or indirect reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Subject-Verb Agreement

    • The basic principle is that if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular; if plural, the verb should be plural.
    • Modifying phrases and clauses frequently come between the subject and verb.
    • Prepositions, such as along with, as well as, besides, in addition to, including, and together with, can cause trouble.
    • Words that function as objects of prepositions cannot also be subjects.
    • When a negative phrase follows a positive subject, the verb agrees with the positive subject.
    • Inversions (verb before subject) do not affect subject-verb agreement.
    • Singular verbs agree with singular indefinite pronouns (each, neither, one, etc.).
    • Certain indefinite pronouns (all, any, none, some) depend on the meaning of the sentence for agreement (singular or plural).
    • Two or more subjects joined by "and" usually take a plural verb.
    • If parts of a compound subject refer to one person or thing, the verb is singular. If the parts refer to more than one, the verb is plural.
    • Collective nouns (team, family, group) take a singular verb if considered a unit, and a plural verb if considered individuals.
    • Titles of books, essays, etc., take a singular verb.
    • Sums of money, distances, and measurements take a singular verb if a unit is meant, and a plural verb if considered separately.
    • Nouns ending in "-s" (aeronautics, civics) take a singular verb.
    • Some nouns only have a plural form (pants) and take only a plural verb.
    • Be careful of agreement with nouns ending in "-s."

    Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

    • A pronoun refers to an earlier noun (antecedent).
    • Pronouns agree with antecedents in person, number, and gender.
    • Singular antecedents take singular pronouns; plural antecedents take plural pronouns.
    • Most indefinite pronouns are singular (e.g., anybody, anyone, each, either, everybody, everyone, no one, nobody, one, somebody, someone).
    • Plural indefinite pronouns (e.g., few) take plural pronouns.
    • Indefinite pronouns (all, any, none, some) depend on the meaning of the sentence.
    • Two or more antecedents joined by "and" usually require a plural pronoun.
    • Alternative antecedents joined by "or," "nor," "either/or," "neither/nor," "not only/but also" require agreements with the nearer antecedent.
    • In expressions like "one of those who," the antecedent is usually the noun that follows the preposition "of."
    • Collective nouns take a singular pronoun if considered a unit, and a plural pronoun if considered as individuals.
    • Use "each," "every," and "many a" to make the noun singular.

    Commonly Confused Words

    • Allusion vs. Illusion: Allusion is an indirect or implied reference, illusion is a misleading image or idea.
    • Among vs. Between: Among is used with three or more items; between is used with two.
    • Effect vs. Affect: Effect (noun) is a result, affect (verb) is to influence.
    • Fewer vs. Less: Fewer refers to countable items; less refers to uncountable items.
    • Hanged vs. Hung: Hanged means put to death; hung means suspended.
    • Imply vs. Infer: Imply is to suggest; infer is to conclude.
    • Lie vs. Lay: Lie means to recline; lay means to place.
    • Many vs. Much: Many refers to countable items; much refers to uncountable items.
    • Rise vs. Raise: Rise is to go up; raise is to lift.
    • Than vs. Then: Than is for comparisons; then is for time.
    • Their vs. They're vs. There: Their shows possession; they're is a contraction of "they are;" there indicates location.
    • To vs. Too vs. Two: To is a preposition; too means also or excessively; two is the number.
    • Who vs. Whom: Who is the subject; whom is the object of a verb or preposition.
    • Whose vs. Who's: Whose shows possession; who's is a contraction of "who is."

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