English Grammar Test Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcards
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Which sentence is correct?
Answer: Either the cats or the dog is responsible.
When subjects are joined by "either/or," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it ("dog" = singular).
Select the correctly written sentence.
Answer: Five dollars is a lot for a pencil.
When an amount of money is treated as a single unit, it takes a singular verb.
Which sentence shows correct agreement?
Answer: The majority of students pass the exam.
"The majority of students" refers to the plural noun "students," so a plural verb "pass" is used.
Choose the correct form: "Mathematics _____ my favorite subject."
Answer: is
Academic subjects ending in "-ics" (mathematics, physics) are treated as singular.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: There are several reasons for the delay.
"There are" is correct because the subject "reasons" is plural and takes a plural verb.
Identify the correct sentence regarding "the number of" vs "a number of."
Answer: The number of students in the class is increasing.
"The number of" takes a singular verb, while "a number of" takes a plural verb.