Subject Verb Agreement Assessement

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Subject Verb Agreement

Circle the correct form of the verb tense and indicate the rule that determines the correct
answer.

1. Formal trousers (is, are) required for this dinner party.


2. Her friend and mentor (were, was) one of her college professors.
3. Neither a dog nor a cat (offer, offers) the same companionship as another
person.
4. On the other side of the street (are, is) a restaurant and a clothing store.
5. In the back seat of his car (was, were) three books and his briefcase.
6. Three hours (are, is) not going to be enough time to travel that distance.
7. The pressure of academic life can sometimes (tempt, tempts) students to cheat.
8. Everyone in the group (was, were) supposed to meet at the front gate at 7:00.
9. Each of these books (was, were) useful in my grammar review.
10. The professor, along with many of his students, (is, are) preparing for the end of
the semester.
11. I don't think either of these cars (are, is) reliable enough for a long road trip.
12. The criteria for passing the exam (are, is) becoming more difficult.
13. (Are, Is) Lois or Kate your choice for the promotion?
14. Algebra and geometry (is, are) the only math courses being offered this
semester.
15. Athletics (have, has) been a matter of increasing interest among women.
16. Every one of the guests (have, has) had an opportunity to wish the couple well.
17. The results of the latest standardized exams (indicate, indicates) an increase in
standards at the school.
18. According to the newspaper, there (were, was) three main suspects questioned.
19. (Have, Has) the spring training programs begun yet?
20. My favorite literature to read (are, is) modern American poetry.

Subject Verb Agreement Practice

Circle the correct form of the verb tense and indicate the rule that determines the correct
answer.

1. I am certain that both Catherine and Lucy (is, are) coming to visit this weekend.
2. The scissors (is, are) kept in the top desk drawer.
3. Neither the twins nor their older brother (have, has) ever seen snow.
4. Some of the fruit (have, has) already begun to ripen.
5. The news reported by the president of the college (are, is) considered bad by
most people.
6. The media (are, is) planning elaborate coverage of the event.
7. Neither of my neighbors (invite, invites) me over very often.
8. My aunt, as well as all of my cousins, (have, has) been sick this past week.
9. Over twelve gallons of gas (are, is) used each week because of our commute to
work.
10. How much (is, are) twenty times fourteen?
11. He is one of the professors who (attract, attracts) a large number of students.
12. The major concern, which is why we changed our plans, (are, is) the children.
13. Most of the school corridors, which are extremely old, (are, is) in need of paint.
14. When the rain begins to fall harder, every swimmer (are, is) told get out of the
water.
15. One hundred dollars (is, are) being offered for information about the crimes.
16. Their high pressure sales tactics (is, are) resented by many people.
17. The phenomenon that surprised many people (were, was) explained by the
leading scientist in the field.
18. None of the Southern states (have, has) ever experienced much snow.
19. There (are, is) very strict criteria for passing the exam.
20. The commercial states that every product they sell (are, is) superior to their
main competitor's products.

Subject Verb Agreement Practice

Select the sentence that has an error in subject verb agreement.

1. A. Both Christine and Heather have published their stories in major journals.
B. Neither student has the assignment completed.
C. The problems take them all evening to complete.
D. He is one of the students who has taken the exam.

2. A. He and his girlfriend talk on the phone constantly.


B. Neither she nor her mother wants to go to the dinner.
C. The professor or one of her research assistants is at every meeting.
D. The longest of the meetings are the first one of the semester.

3. A. The young couple has a new home in a beautiful neighborhood.


B. Either the professor or his students have prepared the grant submission.
C. Has an instructor or one of the lab assistants come to help you?
D. Neither the students nor their professor are going to the meeting.

4. A. The jury are taking their seats in the courtroom now.


B. The number of students are increasing.
C. Each of her daughters has developed a unique style.
D. Neither Suzi nor her sister has been able to find the missing earring.

5. A. There seem to be a growing interest in that class.


B. Either the students or their parents have spoken to the board.
C. When all of the tests are finished, the scientists will have more information.
D. Everyone except the lead suspect has given a statement to the police.

6. A. Two books, a pen, a steno tablet, and some candy was found in the briefcase.
B. Someone in the class or Sara critiques each presentation.
C. The child's demands irritate the parents.
D. Each of the students wears a white shirt with blue pants.

7. A. Each of the applicants completes an entrance exam, which requires an essay.


B. Every member of the chorus was complemented on the production.
C. The children, the mother, and the father were there supporting the team.
D. There has been problems with the outdated policy.

8. A. The time the classes are offered have made it difficult for many students.
B. The worker's tasks have not been neglected.
C. Dr. Jones, as well as Ms. Griffin, attends the conference every year.
D. One of the members has not returned from the recess.

9. A. The new system of taking messages have helped our response time tremendously.
B. Neither one of the children has agreed to come to the meeting.
C. The student, as well as her parents, was pleased with the grade report.
D. Either the student or his parents have collected his books.

10. A. Neither John nor his sisters has completed an information form.
B. A book, a pen, and paper were on the desk.
C. Either the student or one of the panel members respond to each question.
D. The committee debate the issues among themselves after each open session.

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