Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

What is required when a singular subject is present in a sentence?

Either a singular or plural verb may be used.

A singular verb must be used. (correct)

A compound verb must be used.

A plural verb must be used.

How do collective nouns influence subject-verb agreement?

They never affect the verb form.

They always take singular verbs.

They always take plural verbs.

They may take either singular or plural verbs based on context. (correct)

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding indefinite pronouns?

Indefinite pronouns such as everyone take plural verbs.

Indefinite pronouns never affect verb agreement.

Indefinite pronouns such as each require singular verbs. (correct)

Indefinite pronouns are always plural.

What type of verb do compound subjects connected by 'and' require?

Plural verb Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Neither the teacher nor the students are ready,' which part influences the verb form?

The nearest subject, students, influences the verb. Signup and view all the answers

How does subject-verb agreement work in inverted sentences?

The subject still requires agreement with the verb, regardless of position. Signup and view all the answers

What type of verb should be used with a plural subject?

Plural verb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

The team plays well together. Signup and view all the answers

How should the verb be structured when using an indefinite pronoun such as 'each'?

Each is responsible for their tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the verb agreement when the subjects are connected by 'or'?

Choose a verb that agrees with the second subject. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'There are many reasons,' what is the focus of subject-verb agreement?

The verb must match the plural noun following it. Signup and view all the answers

What type of verb should be used with compound subjects connected by 'and'?

Plural verb Signup and view all the answers

How should the verb be formed when using a collective noun that acts as a single unit?

It should be singular. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of an indefinite pronoun?

Someone is at the door. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'Neither the cats nor the dog are outside,' which error is present?

The verb should be singular to match 'dog'. Signup and view all the answers

When a compound subject is connected by 'or,' under what condition is the verb form determined?

By the last subject only. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct verb form for the sentence 'The team ___ winning the match.'?

is Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly reflects the subject-verb agreement when referring to inverted subjects?

There are several books on the table. Signup and view all the answers

Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is required when a singular subject is present in a sentence?

How do collective nouns influence subject-verb agreement?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding indefinite pronouns?

What type of verb do compound subjects connected by 'and' require?

In the sentence 'Neither the teacher nor the students are ready,' which part influences the verb form?

How does subject-verb agreement work in inverted sentences?

What type of verb should be used with a plural subject?

Which of the following sentences uses the correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

How should the verb be structured when using an indefinite pronoun such as 'each'?

What is the verb agreement when the subjects are connected by 'or'?

In the sentence 'There are many reasons,' what is the focus of subject-verb agreement?

What type of verb should be used with compound subjects connected by 'and'?

How should the verb be formed when using a collective noun that acts as a single unit?

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of an indefinite pronoun?

In the sentence, 'Neither the cats nor the dog are outside,' which error is present?

When a compound subject is connected by 'or,' under what condition is the verb form determined?

What is the correct verb form for the sentence 'The team ___ winning the match.'?

Which sentence correctly reflects the subject-verb agreement when referring to inverted subjects?

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