Agreement when the verb comes first (There are…, Here comes…)

Question 1

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ neither a map nor a compass in the bag.

• A. were
• B. was

Question 2

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Inside each box is a set of instructions.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 3

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ a reason for the delay.

• A. is
• B. are

Question 4

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? What was the main causes of the flood?

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 5

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ a lot of people waiting outside.

• A. is
• B. are

Question 6

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? There are three reasons for the delay.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 7

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ a lot of people waiting outside.

• A. is
• B. are

Question 8

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Where is the keys to the shed?

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 9

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ a lot of people waiting outside.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 10

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? What were the main causes of the flood?

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 11

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. Behind the old mill ___ a narrow path and a stream.

• A. lie
• B. lies

Question 12

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Where are the keys to the shed?

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 13

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

• A. are
• B. is

Question 14

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Here are the results of the survey.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 15

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. There ___ a lot of noise coming from next door.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 16

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Among the ruins stand a small stone statue.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect