Subject-verb agreement

Question 1

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

• A. is
• B. are

Question 2

Write the verb in brackets so it matches the subject. Grandpa ___ behind the door. (hide)

Answer 

Question 3

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. It ___ a lot in April.

• A. rains
• B. rain

Question 4

Which verb fits? He ___ his teeth.

• A. brushes
• B. brush

Question 5

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. No one ___ (is/are) allowed in after nine.

Answer 

Question 6

Which sentence is correct? • My coach and mentor has helped me a lot. • My coach and mentor have helped me each. • My coach and mentor having helped me a lot. • My coach and mentor helps me a lot yesterday.

• A. My coach and mentor has helped me a lot.
• B. My coach and mentor have helped me each.
• C. My coach and mentor having helped me a lot.
• D. My coach and mentor helps me a lot yesterday.

Question 7

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. A bag of oranges ___ two dollars.

• A. costs
• B. cost

Question 8

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. None of the information ___ useful.

• A. were
• B. was

Question 9

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. The members of the choir ___ (sing/sings) every Sunday.

Answer 

Question 10

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. Bread and butter ___ my favourite snack.

• A. is
• B. are

Question 11

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

• A. is
• B. are

Question 12

Write the verb in brackets so it matches the subject. You ___ to the music. (dance)

Answer 

Question 13

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. You ___ really good at drawing.

• A. are
• B. is

Question 14

Which verb fits? The dogs ___ at the cat.

• A. barks
• B. bark

Question 15

Type the verb (from the brackets) that agrees with the subject. Some of the chairs ___ (was/were) broken.

Answer 

Question 16

Which sentence is correct? • Either the bus or the trains was running late. • Either the bus or the trains is running late. • Either the bus or the trains are running late. • Either the bus or the trains runs late.

• A. Either the bus or the trains was running late.
• B. Either the bus or the trains is running late.
• C. Either the bus or the trains are running late.
• D. Either the bus or the trains runs late.