Subject–verb agreement with words in between

Question 1

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The players, along with their coach, ___ arriving now.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 2

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The pages of this book ___ (are/is) torn.

Answer 

Question 3

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The box of chocolates ___ on the table.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 4

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The windows in the classroom ___ (need/needs) cleaning.

Answer 

Question 5

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The paintings in the hall ___ very old.

• A. is
• B. are

Question 6

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The box of old photos ___ (is/are) in the attic.

Answer 

Question 7

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. One of my friends ___ a pet snake.

• A. have
• B. has

Question 8

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The noise from the roadworks ___ (keeps/keep) me awake.

Answer 

Question 9

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The results of the survey ___ surprising.

• A. was
• B. were

Question 10

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. Each of the puppies ___ (has/have) a collar.

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Question 11

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The bag with the blue straps ___ mine.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 12

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The noise from the roadworks ___ (keeps/keep) me awake.

Answer 

Question 13

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. The teacher, together with her pupils, ___ the garden every week.

• A. water
• B. waters

Question 14

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. Neither of the answers ___ (is/are) correct.

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Question 15

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. One of my friends ___ a pet snake.

• A. have
• B. has

Question 16

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. Neither of the answers ___ (is/are) correct.

Answer