Subject-Verb Agreement-Worksheet

 

Subject-verb Agreement

In SVA the verb is used according to its subject.

    1.  The trees in a row (is/are) nicely trimmed.

    2.  A row of trees (is/are) nicely trimmed.

EEENO                SANAM                FAMILY

(singular verb)   (S/Plural Verb)              (Plural Verb)

Each                    Some                   Few

Every                  All                       Many

Either                 No/None              Both     

Neither                Any                     Several

One                     Most                    Others
Examples:

1.  Each girl has her books

2.  Each of the girls has/have her books.

3.  Either boy/ Either of the boys has not done his work.

4.  One has left. One of the boys has/have left.

5.  Neither of the girls has book.

SANAM

Sanam will take the verb according to the noun used with them.

6.  Some of the boys have done the test.

7.  Some of the cake has been eaten.

8.  Some of the project has been done.

9.  All the boys have left.

10.     All that glitters is not gold.

11.     Is there any chair in the class?

12.     Are there any chairs in the class?

13.     There is no water in the pond.

14.     Most of the meat is rotten.

15.     There are no computers left in the shop.

16.     There are a few of the boys who have done

17.     Many of the students have left.

18.     Some of the fruit in this basket (is/are) rotten.

19.     Some of the apples in this basket (is/are) rotten.

20.     Half of the computers have been sold.

21.     One-third of the project has been completed.

Assignment No. 1

1. Some of the fruit in this basket (is/are) rotten.

2. Each of the books on the shelf (is/are) valuable.

3. The group of students (is/are) going on a field trip.

4. One of the boys in the class (is/are) absent today.

5. The team of researchers (is/are) conducting experiments.

6. A majority of the voters (supports/support) the new policy.

7. Neither of the options (is/are) acceptable to me.

8. The herd of cattle (is/are) grazing in the field.

9. A number of cars in the parking lot (needs/need) repairs.

10. The collection of stamps (is/are) worth a fortune.

11. The pack of wolves (is/are) howling at the moon.

12. Many of the guests at the party (was/were) dancing.

13. The series of novels by that author (has/have) become bestsellers.

14. A variety of options (is/are) available for you to choose from.

15. The swarm of bees (is/are) buzzing around the hive.

16. Half of the pizza on the table (has/have) been eaten.

17. The collection of rare coins (is/are) displayed in the museum.

18. A couple of birds (was/were) chirping in the tree.

19. The percentage of students who passed the exam (is/are) quite high.

20. None of the information provided (is/are) accurate.

A number / the number

22.     A number of students who go/goes to the universities.

23.     The number of students who were present in the class today (was/were) very low.

A majority/ the majority/ majority

24.     A majority of students of students were present today.

25.     The majority of students were present today.

26.     Majority is authority.

27.     The majority of the cake has been eaten.

28.     The majority of the people who live in villages are poor.

29.     One of the students has not yet come.

30.     Ali is one of those students who have/has qualified the test.

31.     Ali is the only of those students who have/has qualified for the test.

32.     Many students have qualified for the test.

33.     Many a student has qualified for the test.

34.     Each of them has his/her books.

35.     Each of you has his/her books.

36.     Each of us has his books.

37.     Both of them have their books.

38.     Both of you have your books.

39.     Both of us have our books.

40.     A group of students has done it.

41.     The group of students who has applied for the scholarship are/is granted.

42.     The team is playing well.

43.     The team are eating lunch.

44.     The jury has given its verdict.

45.     The jury are dinning in the hall.

46.     The police (policemen) are/is controlling the crowd.

47.     The staff are chatting in the staff room.

48.     The staff is attending the meeting today.

49.     A collection of coins is displayed here.

50.    



Bread and butter are/is available in the market.

51.    

Bread and butter is/are his only food.

52.     His only food is bread and butter.

53.    
Two and three is/are five.

54.     Two and three make five.

Assignment No. 1 (on subject-verb agreement)

Quiz 1: Choose the correct verb form that agrees with the subject in each sentence.

1. The dog ___________ in the backyard.

a) run

b) runs

c) running

2. My parents ___________ going on vacation next week.

a) is

b) are

c) be

3. The committee ___________ their decision yesterday.

a) announce

b) announces

c) announced

4. Each of the students ___________ a textbook for the class.

a) need

b) needs

c) needed

5. The books on the shelf ___________ neatly arranged.

a) is

b) are

c) be

Quiz 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form that agrees with the subject.

1. Either he or his friends ___________ the keys to the car.

2. The news about the accident ___________ everyone.

3. The team captain, along with his players, ___________ for the championship.

4. John, as well as his siblings, ___________ excited about the trip.

5. Neither of the options ___________ ideal. 

Quiz 3: Identify the correct subject-verb agreement in the following sentences.

1. The group of students ________ writing a research paper.

a) is

b) are

2. Each of the apples ________ ripe.

a) is

b) are

3. The herd of elephants ________ through the savannah.

a) is

b) are

4. The book, along with its companion, ________ on the shelf.

a) is

b) are

5. The couple ________ to their favorite restaurant every Friday.

a) goes

b) go

6. The majority of the students ___________ for the school bus every morning.

a) wait

b) waits

c) waiting

7. A number of cars ___________ parked in the parking lot.

a) is

b) are

c) be

8. Many people ___________ interested in the new exhibition at the museum.

a) is

b) are

c) be

9. The majority of the books ___________ on the top shelf.

a) is

b) are

c) be

10. Several employees ___________ to attend the meeting.

a) need

b) needs

c) needing

Quiz 4: Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form that agrees with the subject.

1. A large number of students ___________ for the scholarship.

2. The majority of the team ___________ ready for the game.

3. Many of the houses in the neighborhood ___________ renovated.

4. Several factors ___________ to the success of the project.

5. The number of visitors to the museum ___________ increasing.

 

Quiz 5: Identify the correct subject-verb agreement in the following sentences.

11. Many of the apples ________ rotten.

a) is

b) are

12. The majority of the population ________ in urban areas.

a) lives

b) live

13. A number of students ________ their homework on time.

a) completes

b) complete

14. Several books ________ missing from the library.

a) is

b) are

15. The majority of the participants ________ in favor of the proposal.

a) is

b) are

 

Assignment No. 2 (Use the correct form of the verbs)

1. She rarely ______ (complain) about anything.

2. They usually ______ (arrive) early to the meetings.

3. She often ______ (read) books before going to bed.

4. We never ______ (leave) the house without locking the doors.

5. He occasionally ______ (visit) his grandparents on weekends.

6. The cat always ______ (purr) when it's being petted.

7. They frequently ______ (go) to the gym to exercise.

8. She seldom ______ (eat) fast food because she prefers a healthy diet.

9. We typically ______ (celebrate) birthdays with a party and cake.

10. He never ______ (forget) to turn off the lights before leaving the room.

11. The students regularly ______ (submit) their assignments on time.

12. I occasionally ______ (watch) movies on Friday nights.

13. They always ______ (take) a walk after dinner for some fresh air.

14. She rarely ______ (wear) dresses; she prefers pants and shirts.

15. We usually ______ (meet) for coffee on Saturday mornings.