English Grammar Test English Grammar Test Subject-Verb Agreement 2

Question 1

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Either the cats or the dog is responsible.

Answer

When subjects are joined by "either/or," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it ("dog" = singular).

Question 2

Select the correctly written sentence.

Accepted Answer

Five dollars is a lot for a pencil.

Answer

When an amount of money is treated as a single unit, it takes a singular verb.

Question 3

Which sentence shows correct agreement?

Accepted Answer

The majority of students pass the exam.

Answer

"The majority of students" refers to the plural noun "students," so a plural verb "pass" is used.

Question 4

Choose the correct form: "Mathematics _____ my favorite subject."

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

Academic subjects ending in "-ics" (mathematics, physics) are treated as singular.

Question 5

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons for the delay.

Answer

"There are" is correct because the subject "reasons" is plural and takes a plural verb.

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