Subject and Verb Agreement Quiz

1. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. B) At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. C) At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. D) At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. 2. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends. B) Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends. C) Al and Eli goes to the beach to surf with their friends. D) Al and Eli goes to the beach to surf with their friends. 3. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends has waxed their boards. B) When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends has waxed their boards. C) When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends have waxed their boards. D) When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends have waxed their boards. 4. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean. B) The group of children from that school have never seen the ocean. C) The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean. D) The group of children from that school have never seen the ocean.

5. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) If our staff members doesn't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals. B) If our staff members don't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals. C) If our staff members don't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals. D) If our staff members doesn't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals. 6. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) Either Gary or I am responsible for allocating the funds. B) Either Gary or I are responsible for allocating the funds. C) Either Gary or I am responsible for allocating the funds. D) Either Gary or I are responsible for allocating the funds. 7. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) Neither she nor they were willing to predict the election results. B) Neither she nor they was willing to predict the election results. C) Neither she nor they was willing to predict the election results. D) Neither she nor they were willing to predict the election results. 8. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) Nora is one of the candidates who are worthy of my vote. B) Nora is one of the candidates who is worthy of my vote. C) Nora is one of the candidates who are worthy of my vote. D) Nora is one of the candidates who is worthy of my vote. 9. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

A) Nora, of all the candidates who are running, is the best. B) Nora, of all the candidates who are running, is the best. C) Nora, of all the candidates who is running, is the best. D) Nora, of all the candidates who is running, is the best. 10. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exists because I dropped out of high school. B) My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exist because I dropped out of high school. C) My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exists because I dropped out of high school. D) My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exist because I dropped out of high school. 11. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) His dogs, which is kept outside, bark all day long. B) His dogs, which is kept outside, bark all day long. C) His dogs, which are kept outside, bark all day long. D) His dogs, which are kept outside, bark all day long.

Quiz Results
1. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: C At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. (or were)

Explanation: Use a plural verb with a plural subject. Your Answer: Not Answered

2. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: B Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends.

Explanation: Use a plural verb with a plural subject. You would say "they go." Your Answer: Not Answered

3. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: D boards. When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends have waxed their

Explanation: "Arrive" is the plural verb used with the plural subjects "Al" and "Eli." "Find" is the plural verb used with the plural subject "they." "Have" is the plural helping verb used with the plural subject "friends." Your Answer: Not Answered

4. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: C The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean.

Explanation: "Group" is a singular collective noun so takes a singular verb. With "has" or "have," use "seen," not "saw." "Never" could be considered part of the complete verb. Your Answer: Not Answered

5. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: B If our staff members don't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals. (or don't quit picking) Explanation: Use a plural verb with a plural subject. "Staff" is an adjective describing "members." "Picking" could be considered part of the complete verb. "Not" could also be considered part of the complete verb.

Your Answer: Not Answered

6. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: C Either Gary or I am responsible for allocating the funds.

Explanation: When two subjects are connected by "or" and the second subject is "I," put "I" second and use the singular verb "am." "Responsible" is an adjective, not a verb, but may be considered part of the complete verb. Your Answer: Not Answered

7. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: A Neither she nor they were willing to predict the election results. (or were)

Explanation: With two subjects, place the plural subject last and use a plural verb. "Willing" is part of the complete verb. "Neither" is only the subject when it is followed by "of" or when no nouns or pronouns directly follow. Your Answer: Not Answered

8. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: A Nora is one of the candidates who are worthy of my vote.

Explanation: "Nora is" is a singular subject and verb pair. When "who" is followed by a verb, it becomes the subject of that verb. To determine whether "who" is singular or plural, look at the noun directly preceding it. Since "candidates" is plural, "who" becomes plural so use "are." Your Answer: Not Answered

9. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

Correct Answer: B

Nora, of all the candidates who are running, is the best. (or are)

Explanation: "Nora" is the singular subject of the main clause "Nora is the best." When "who" is followed by a verb, it becomes the subject of that verb. To determine whether "who" is singular or plural, look at the noun directly preceding it. Since "candidates" is plural, "who" becomes plural so use "are." Your Answer: Not Answered

10. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: C My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exists because I dropped out of high school. Explanation: When "which" is followed by a verb, it becomes the subject of that verb. To determine whether "which" is singular or plural, look at the noun directly preceding it. Since "problem" is singular, "which" becomes singular so use "is" as the verb. The main clause is "My problem exists." "I dropped out of high school" is another clause. Your Answer: Not Answered

11. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: D His dogs, which are kept outside, bark all day long.

Explanation: When "which" is followed by a verb, it becomes the subject of that verb. To determine whether "which" is singular or plural, look at the noun directly preceding it. Since "dogs" is plural, "which becomes plural so use "are" as the plural verb following it. The main clause is "His dogs bark all day long." Your Answer: Not Answered