Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

In sentences where a prepositional phrase appears between the subject and the verb, which element should the verb agree with?

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when the subject follows the verb?

Identify the sentence where the subject-verb agreement is correct, despite the presence of a prepositional phrase.

Which sentence correctly handles subject-verb agreement when the subject appears at the end of the sentence?

Choose the sentence that maintains correct subject-verb agreement in a situation where the subject is separated from the verb by a lengthy modifying phrase.

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using a phrase that does not act as a conjunction?

Consider the sentence: 'The box of chocolates, including the dark chocolate truffles, are missing.' Why is the subject-verb agreement incorrect, and how can it be corrected?

Which of the following sentences correctly applies subject-verb agreement, considering intervening phrases?

Identify the sentence where the subject-verb agreement is incorrect due to an intervening phrase that is meant to confuse the reader.

In the sentence, 'The President, together with the First Lady, are attending the gala,' what correction, if any, is needed to ensure correct subject-verb agreement?

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Considering the nuances of formal writing, identify the sentence with the most precise and grammatically sound pronoun-antecedent agreement.

In which of the following sentences does the pronoun fail to clearly refer to a specific, unambiguous antecedent?

Select the sentence that avoids gender bias while maintaining grammatical correctness in pronoun usage.

Choose the sentence that uses a pronoun to accurately reflect a collective noun acting as a unit.

Which of the following sentences contains the correct usage of relative pronouns?

Which revision most effectively clarifies the pronoun reference in the following sentence: "The committee members reviewed the proposal, and they ultimately decided to postpone it until the next meeting?"

Consider the sentence: "The dog chased the cat, but it escaped up a tree." Although grammatically correct, which revision improves clarity regarding the pronoun 'it'?

Evaluate which of the following sentences demonstrates the most precise pronoun-antecedent agreement, avoiding ambiguity?

Assess which sentence uses pronouns most effectively to maintain clarity and coherence, considering the proximity rule?

Identify the sentence where the pronoun reference is LEAST ambiguous.

Which of the following sentences avoids pronoun ambiguity through restructuring?

In which sentence is the pronoun's antecedent made most clear through strategic placement and agreement?

Select the sentence that best demonstrates how to resolve a pronoun ambiguity issue by replacing the pronoun with a noun.

Which of the following best describes the stylistic effect of beginning a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

What is the primary risk associated with overusing coordinating conjunctions at the beginning of sentences?

Beginning a sentence with a coordinating conjunction is considered acceptable when:

What grammatical error is mentioned as a potential consequence of misusing coordinating conjunctions at the start of sentences?

To effectively use FANBOYS at the beginning of sentences, a writer should prioritize:

In which scenario is the use of 'me' as a subject most grammatically acceptable?

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of subjective pronouns in a compound subject?

In which of the following sentences is the possessive case used correctly to indicate joint ownership?

Which sentence is grammatically correct, adhering to standard rules of pronoun case and order?

Select the option in which the pronoun case is correct within the context of the sentence.

Choose the sentence where the pronoun 'I' is correctly used in a compound construction serving as the subject.

Which sentence accurately uses pronouns to refer back to the correct nouns?

Analyze the following sentences and identify the one that correctly uses subjective and objective pronouns.

Which of the sentences correctly uses pronouns in a way that maintains clarity and avoids ambiguity?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses both subjective and objective case pronouns.

Which sentence demonstrates the most effective pronoun placement to avoid ambiguity?

In which of the following sentences is the politeness convention of ordering nouns and pronouns correctly observed?

Which sentence violates the politeness convention regarding the order of nouns and pronouns?

Which sentence best demonstrates correct pronoun usage and placement for clarity and politeness?

In which sentence is the placement of the pronoun potentially confusing to the reader?

Which sentence exemplifies the correct placement of pronouns relative to nouns for conveying politeness?

Which of the following sentences contains an error in pronoun usage related to politeness or clarity?

Identify the sentence where pronoun placement creates ambiguity.

Which sentence best utilizes pronoun reference to avoid ambiguity and maintain clarity?

Which sentence demonstrates the most effective use of pronouns to maintain clarity and politeness?