1. EXERCISES SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Designed by
Smriti (19492) and Satpal Singh (15908)
EXERCISES SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

2. Exercise 1 Choose the subject and the verb in each sentence
There are more cookies in the kitchen.
2. The night sky, in all its splendor, amazes us.
3. Here are the papers from the storeroom.
4. Has your mother called you?
5. The door with the broken lock has caused us much trouble.

3. Choose the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
1. The cheerleaders from the other team (does, do) a cheer for us before each game.
2. (Does, Do) the boys have a snack after school?
3. (Does, Do) this subject interest you?
4. Five dollars (was, were) lying on the ground, so I turned them in at the office.
5. Mathematics (was, were) my favorite subject until I took government.

4. Choose the correct alternative
6. A Tale of Two Cities (becomes, become) very exciting toward the end.
7. The news (is, are) the only program that my father watches.
8. The binoculars (helps, help) us see the stage from our balcony seats.
9 . The group (talks, talk) about the issues that concern each of them.
10. Your jeans (is, are) still in the dryer.

5. 11. Guys and Dolls (starts, start) at eight o’clock this evening.
12. My clothes (gets, get) dirty when I wash the car.
13. The Water Lilies (is, are) a painting by the French
impressionist Claude Monet.
14. Mumps (makes, make) the face swell up.
15. Millions of dollars (was, were) lost in the bank robbery.
16. Fifty-five dollars (is, are) too much to pay for that dress.
17. Those scissors (cuts, cut) through anything.
18. The class (takes, take) field trips every Friday.
19. The scissors (is, are) too big for the little girl to hold.
20. The faculty (holds, hold) sessions with each of their students’ parents.

6. Choose the verb in parentheses and complete sentence.
1. Another in my collection of books (arrives, arrive) today.
2. Everybody in my class (wants, want) to win the candy sale prize.
3. Both of the boys (attends, attend) science club regularly.
4. (Is, Are) anybody going to the band concert?
5. Everyone (chooses, choose) a different animal to imitate.
6. Few (makes, make) apple pie like my aunt does.
7. Everyone in that show (makes, make) me laugh.
8. Everything in that store (is, are) made from chocolate.
9. No one (makes, make) a noise in the library.
10. Somebody (helps, help) Dad make dinner every night.

7. Fill in the blank with the right verb given in parentheses
1. Anything an improvement on the current color of the room. (is, are)
2. Several of the artifacts found among the ancient ruins.
(was, were)
3. Few _________ the message of that movie.
(understands, understand)
4. Someone _________out the trash every Tuesday.
(takes, take)
5. All of the soldiers _____________ at attention when the flag is raised. (stands, stand)
6. Many of the books ___________the space program.
(discusses, discuss)

8. 7. No one ______________ standing in line for tickets to that concert
7. No one ______________ standing in line for tickets to that concert. (minds, mind)
8. Most of the table ___________covered with plates of food.
(was, were)
9. Others _______ the bus, but Michael likes to walk.
(takes, take)
10. Something ___________ Anita when she sits by the window. (bothers, bother)
11. All of us_______ ready for summer vacation. (is, are)
12. When Tony eats spaghetti, none ______________ on the plate. (remains, remain)

9. ANSWERS
1.IS WERE
3.UNDERSTAND TAKES STAND 6.DISCUSS MINDS WAS
9.TAKE BOTHERS ARE 12.REMAINS

10. 1. English and arts (is, are) the subjects I like most.
Choose the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
1. English and arts (is, are) the subjects I like most.
2. Neither the coach nor the players (looks, look) forward to Friday’s game.
3. Both Shari and Nigel (brings, bring) yogurt in their lunches.
4. Max or Jerod (does, do) the washing, and Sarah does the waxing.
5. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries (is, are) on the menu.

11. 7. No one ______ standing in line for tickets to that concert
7. No one ______ standing in line for tickets to that concert. (minds, mind)
8. Neither bowling nor tennis________ (interests, interest) Cody.
9. Mario’s piano teacher and mentor________ (is, are) an outgoing person.
10. Two nickels or a dime _________(works, work) in that vending machine.
11. Either the blue blouse or the pink shirt _____(looks, look) good with those pants.
12. Sad songs or movies __________(makes, make) Yvonne cry.
Rock or country music ________(appeals, appeal) to Russ.
14. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts _________ (earns, earn) badges for their efforts.

12. 15. Blankets and sleeping bags ________(is, are) necessary for camping.
16. Both Melinda and Trey ________(works, work) in the cafeteria.
17. Neither drinks nor food _________(is, are) permitted in the library.
18. Girls or boys can _____________(joins, join) the debate team.
19. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday _______(is, are) the days Paula
helps at the retirement home.
20. Reading, drawing, and painting ________(amuses, amuse) Ethan in his free time.

13. 1-IS 2-LOOK 3-BRING 4-DO 5-ARE 6-WAS 7-PERFORM
ANSWERS
1-IS 2-LOOK BRING DO
5-ARE WAS PERFORM
8 INTERESTS IS WORKS
11-LOOKS MAKE APPEAL EARN ARE WORK IS JOIN ARE AMUSE

14. Exercise 2 Write A in the blank if the subject and verb agree or D if they do not agree.
1. Neither Tammy nor Seth look worried.
2. Ordinarily Mitch or Rachel join me for lunch.
3. Choir and band are activities that I enjoy.
4. Maybe Janet or Sasha remember me.
5. The ventriloquist and his puppet were the hit of the talent show.
6. Neither my mom nor my dad was able to come to the show.

15. 7. Both Joel and Marty plans to go to the party.
8. The boy and his puppy runs together every morning.
9. Talking and chewing gum are forbidden in study hall.
10. Daisies, roses, and a carnation was in the bouquet.
11. Vicksburg and Gettysburg is Civil War battle sites.
12. My favorite lunch is soup and a sandwich.
13. Either a spoon or a fork is appropriate to use.
14. The skater and her parents were waiting for her scores.

16. ANSWERS
D D A 3
D A A 6
D D A 9
D D A 12
A A 14.

17. 1. (Gary, Gary and Camille) eats a hot-fudge sundae.
Choose the subject in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
1. (Gary, Gary and Camille) eats a hot-fudge sundae.
2. Before the show, the (performer, performers) practice lines.
3. When my (dog, dogs) eat, I also have a snack.
4. Hearing the lifeguard’s whistle, the (swimmer, swimmers) exit the pool.
5. The lost (bill, bills) are in my coat pocket.

18. 6. Why (don’t, doesn’t) the crowd leave?
7. (Those, That) is my reason for leaving.
8. (A field, Fields) of corn stretch for miles along the road.
9. The (sweater, sweaters) with the fancy buttons costs fifty dollars.
10. The art (gallery, galleries) downtown display the paintings made by my mother.

19. 11. At the street festival, (Brad, Brad and Alma) buys some cotton candy.
12. The new (puppy, puppies) chew on anything they can reach.
13. (This map, These maps) show the way to the caves.
14. (She, They) watches the children next door every Saturday.
15. Zach’s favorite (book, books) is a mystery.
16. When I have headaches, (Mother, Mother and Father) give me aspirin.
17. Right now, the (network, networks) are airing the State of the Union Address.
18. The (day, days) before the big game is filled with excitement and confusion.

20. Choose the correct one:
1. A small percentage of the grain _______ ruined by the prolonged rain.
A) was B) were
2. Most parents mistakenly think that mumps _______ been eliminated as a childhood disease. A) has B) have
3. Our college should change _______ policy about withdrawals.
its B) their
4. Coaches Espinoza and Calhoun coach different sports. Neither Espinoza nor Calhoun scheduled ________ team for the gym this afternoon.
A) her B) their
5. No one has offered to let us use _______ home for the department meeting.
A) her B) their C) his or her
6. General Motors will probably recall most of _________ four-wheel-drive vehicles. A) its B) their

21. ANSWERS
1 A
2 A
3 A
4 A
5 C
6 A

22. Some of the verbs in the following sentences agree with their subject(s); some do not. If the verb does not agree with the subject, underline it and write the correct form above it.
1.Dr. Jones and her mother teaches music.
2.Neither Dr. Jones nor her mother know how to boil water.
3.There is the list of courses that you were looking for.
4.Either you or your sister have to take notes on the lecture.
5.Both the instructors and the students has left for the day.

23. 6. Spring classes was announced last week.
7.Here are the list of supplies which you ordered.
8.Everybody in this school have taken the shot that prevents measles
9.Some of the students in her class enters the essay contest every year.
10.The women who registered early are going got get extra credit.

24. 11.Mr. and Mrs. Smith has been attending that conference for many years.
12.The students and Dr. Lee prepares the bulletin each month.
13.There goes one of the men who will conduct the research.
14. Some of that paper are going to be presented at the workshop.
15. Each of the children was promised a part in the play.
16. Neither of the women has been late to class this semester.
17.The section of paper which I read most often were missing.
18.Several of the faculty takes roll everyday.
19.Everything in this room fit with the decor of the home.
20.All of the signs along the highway was removed. .

25. ANSWERS
1. teach
2. knows
3. Course
4. has
5. have
6. were
7. is
8. has
9. enter
10. C
11. have
12. prepare
13. C
14. is
15. C
16. C
17. was
18. take
19. Fits
20. were