Singular Subject-Verb Agreement Test! Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
One of my brothers (eats, eat) tomatoes on his salad.
- A.
Eats
- B.
Eat
Correct Answer
A. EatsExplanation
The correct answer is "eats" because the subject "one of my brothers" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. In this case, "eats" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to eat" for a singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Someone on my street (own, owns) a BMW.
- A.
Own
- B.
Owns
Correct Answer
B. OwnsExplanation
The correct answer is "owns." In this sentence, we are referring to a singular person who possesses a BMW. Therefore, the verb "owns" is the appropriate form to use.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Each of the dogs (bark, barks) at strangers.
- A.
Bark
- B.
Barks
Correct Answer
B. BarksExplanation
The correct answer is "barks" because when referring to a singular subject, we use the verb form "barks." In this sentence, each individual dog is the subject, and since "each" implies singularity, we use the singular verb form "barks."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Usually everybody in my classes (wants, want) to talk the whole period.
- A.
Wants
- B.
Want
Correct Answer
A. WantsExplanation
The correct answer is "wants". In this sentence, the subject "everybody" is a singular pronoun, so it requires a singular verb form. "Wants" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Everyone in a successful band (practices, practice) frequently
- A.
Practices
- B.
Practice
Correct Answer
A. PracticesExplanation
The correct answer is "practices" because it agrees with the subject "Everyone," which is a singular pronoun. The verb form "practices" is used for third-person singular subjects in the present tense. Therefore, it is the appropriate choice in this sentence to indicate that every member of the successful band practices frequently.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I hope that nobody (forget, forgets) to bring their lunch today.
- A.
Forget
- B.
Forgets
Correct Answer
B. ForgetsExplanation
The correct answer is "forgets". In this sentence, "nobody" is a singular pronoun, so the verb that follows should agree in number and be in the third person singular form. Therefore, "forgets" is the correct verb form to use.Rate this question:
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- 7.
No one on our street (throw, throws) a ball faster than Sammy.
- A.
Throw
- B.
Throws
Correct Answer
B. ThrowsExplanation
The correct answer is "throws". In this sentence, we are talking about a singular person, Sammy, and the action of throwing a ball. Therefore, we need to use the third-person singular form of the verb, which is "throws".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Either Wendy or Jack (attend, attends) the banquet.
- A.
Attend
- B.
Attends
Correct Answer
B. AttendsExplanation
The correct answer is "attends" because when using the conjunction "or" to connect two subjects, the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. In this case, "Jack" is the subject closest to the verb, and since "Jack" is singular, the verb should also be singular. Therefore, the correct form is "attends."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Somebody on the board of directors (sits, sit) in the green leather chair.
- A.
Sits
- B.
Sit
Correct Answer
A. SitsExplanation
The correct answer is "sits" because it agrees with the subject "somebody" which is singular. "Sits" is the correct verb form for third-person singular subjects.Rate this question:
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- 10.
(One, Several) of my sisters runs in the marathon every year.
- A.
One
- B.
Several
Correct Answer
A. OneExplanation
The correct answer is "One" because the sentence indicates that only one sister runs in the marathon every year. If it was "Several," it would imply that multiple sisters participate in the marathon annually.Rate this question:
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- 11.
(Everyone, Several) wears a coat in the rainy weather.
- A.
Everyone
- B.
Several
Correct Answer
A. EveryoneExplanation
The word "everyone" is used to refer to every person, indicating that each individual wears a coat in the rainy weather. This implies that the statement applies to all individuals without exception.Rate this question:
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- 12.
(One, Many) of us sometimes forget to bring a water bottle.
- A.
One
- B.
Many
Correct Answer
A. OneExplanation
The correct answer is "One." This is because the sentence implies that only a single person out of a group occasionally forgets to bring a water bottle. The word "One" indicates singularity, while "Many" suggests a larger number of people.Rate this question:
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- 13.
(Both, Each) of my sisters like science.
- A.
Both
- B.
Each
Correct Answer
A. BothExplanation
The correct answer is "Both" because it indicates that both sisters like science. "Each" would imply that only one sister likes science.Rate this question:
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- 14.
(Few, One) of the performers takes extra lessons on Saturdays.
- A.
Few
- B.
One
Correct Answer
B. OneExplanation
The correct answer is "One". This is because the phrase "One of the performers" implies that only one performer takes extra lessons on Saturdays, while "Few" suggests that there are more than one performers taking extra lessons. Therefore, "One" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 15.
(Both, Neither) has seen that movie.
- A.
Both
- B.
Neither
Correct Answer
B. NeitherExplanation
The correct answer is "Neither" because the sentence is referring to two people who have not seen the movie. "Both" would indicate that both people have seen the movie, which contradicts the given sentence. Therefore, "Neither" is the correct choice to indicate that neither of the two people has seen the movie.Rate this question:
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- 16.
(Somebody, Both) has been given that responsibility.
- A.
Somebody
- B.
Both
Correct Answer
A. SomebodyExplanation
The correct answer is "Somebody" because the sentence implies that only one person has been given the responsibility, not multiple people.Rate this question:
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- 17.
(Each, Several) have an opinion about the review in the newspaper.
- A.
Each
- B.
Several
Correct Answer
B. SeveralExplanation
The correct answer is "Several" because it implies that there are more than two people who have an opinion about the review in the newspaper. "Each" would imply that every single person has an opinion, which may not be the case.Rate this question:
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- 18.
(Each, Most) of the pies is apple.
- A.
Each
- B.
Most
Correct Answer
A. EachExplanation
The correct answer is "Each" because it refers to every individual pie in a group. The phrase "Each of the pies" indicates that every pie, individually, is apple.Rate this question:
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Mar 25, 2009Quiz Created by
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