Subject-Verb Concord Quiz
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In subject-verb concord, if the subject is plural, what must the verb also be?

  • Plural (correct)
  • Either singular or plural
  • Dependent on context
  • Singular

    • The word 'concord' refers to a disagreement between parts of a sentence.

    False (B)

    What is another term often used for subject-verb concord?

    Subject-verb agreement

    If the subject is singular, the verb must also be ______.

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

    Match the sentence with its type of subject-verb relationship:

    <p>The pages are torn. = Plural subject, plural verb The page is torn. = Singular subject, singular verb The dogs bark loudly. = Plural subject, plural verb The dog barks loudly. = Singular subject, singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a modal auxiliary verb?

    <p>play (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All regular verbs form their past tense by adding 'ed'.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the past tense of the verb 'sing'?

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

    'I __________ to finish my homework by sundown.' (Use a modal auxiliary verb)

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

    Match the following verbs with their correct past tense forms:

    <p>dance = danced go = went climb = climbed run = ran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a lexical verb?

    <p>cleared (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Auxiliary verbs can stand alone in a sentence.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary auxiliary verbs?

    <p>be, have, do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'We _____ swimming', the blank should be filled with a form of the verb _____ to construct a proper sentence.

    <p>are, be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of verbs with their definitions:

    <p>Lexical Verbs = Convey the full meaning in a sentence Auxiliary Verbs = Helping verbs that cannot stand alone Primary Auxiliary Verbs = Verbs such as be, have, do Modal Auxiliary Verbs = Verbs that express necessity or possibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

    <p>The students were taught by Chinyere. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The indicative mood is used to express commands or requests.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three moods in English?

    <p>Indicative Mood, Imperative Mood, Subjunctive Mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sentence with a singular subject, the verb is typically in the ______ form.

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

    Match the following moods with their descriptions:

    <p>Indicative Mood = Makes a statement or asks a question Imperative Mood = Issues a command or request Subjunctive Mood = Expresses a wish, doubt, or condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the Simple Present Tense?

    <p>Used to describe habitual actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tense only indicates when an action occurred, not how it unfolds over time.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of verb connects the subject to its predicate noun or adjective?

    <p>Linking Verb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grammatical means do many languages use to show when an action occurs?

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

    The English language uses _____ auxiliaries like 'shall' and 'will' to express future actions.

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

    Intransitive verbs always take an object.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tense with its usage:

    <p>Simple Present Tense = Describes completed actions in the past Simple Past Tense = Describes habitual actions Future Tense = Uses modal auxiliaries to express future actions Aspect = Describes how an event unfolds over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of transitive verbs?

    <p>They transfer the action of the subject to an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A verb that is not marked for tense and can only function in dependent clauses is called a ______ verb.

    <p>non-finite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of verbs with their characteristics:

    <p>Finite Verbs = Show agreement with the subject and are marked tense Non-Finite Verbs = Have no restrictions to person and number Gerunds = Function as nouns Linking Verbs = Connect the subject to its predicate noun or adjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect indicates that an action is ongoing or incomplete?

    <p>Progressive Aspect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Perfective Aspect is used to describe actions that are still ongoing.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four aspects of English grammar?

    <p>Simple/Zero Aspect, Progressive Aspect, Perfect Aspect, Perfective Aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The action of Dona is described in the __________ aspect.

    <p>Simple/Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the aspect to its description:

    <p>Simple/Zero Aspect = States that an action occurs Progressive Aspect = Ongoing or incomplete action Perfect Aspect = Completed before another point in time Perfective Aspect = Action that has been completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence best illustrates the Perfect-Progressive Aspect?

    <p>She has been teaching at Nile University. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Present Perfect-Progressive Aspect uses 'has', 'been', and a verb in the -ing form.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What auxiliary verb is used to form the Past Perfect-Progressive Aspect?

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

    The Perfect-Progressive Aspect conveys an action that is ongoing until a certain point in ______.

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

    What does the term 'aspect' refer to in grammatical terms?

    <p>How an action is viewed concerning time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is possible to have aspect without tense.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which auxiliary words are used to form the Perfect-Progressive Aspect?

    <p>have/has/had and been</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Concord

    • Concord comes from the Latin word for agreement.
    • It is needed for sentences to make sense.
    • Relationships with each other, otherwise the sentence won't sound right.
    • Only two parts of speech are absolutely necessary in a sentence: the verb and the subject.
    • Subject-verb concord is when the subject of a sentence and the verb of a sentence agree.
    • If a subject is singular, the verb must be singular.
    • If a subject is plural, the verb must be plural.
    • Example: the pages(noun) are(verb) torn, the page(noun) is(verb) torn.

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    Test your knowledge on subject-verb concord and verb forms. This quiz covers topics such as modal auxiliary verbs, past tense formations, and types of verbs. Challenge yourself to match sentences with their subject-verb relationships!

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