Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
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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?

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

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

    <p>The nearest subject, students, influences the verb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does subject-verb agreement work in inverted sentences?

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

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

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

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

    <p>The team plays well together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Each is responsible for their tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Choose a verb that agrees with the second subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The verb must match the plural noun following it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>It should be singular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Someone is at the door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>By the last subject only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>There are several books on the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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