Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement & Sentence Correction
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Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The committee are discussing the new policy.
B. Neither of the solutions seem viable.
C. Every one of the students has submitted their assignment.
D. The news, despite its gravity, were not widely reported.
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Identify the sentence with an error in subject-verb agreement or sentence structure:
A. The list of items is on the table.
B. Politics is a complex subject.
C. Many a student have made this mistake.
D. Ten miles is a long distance to walk.
Question No. 3 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct and shows proper subject-verb agreement?
A. The number of complaints have increased significantly.
B. A number of students was absent today.
C. The team, along with its coach, are traveling to the competition.
D. Each of the participants receives a certificate.
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Consider the rules for collective nouns. Which sentence correctly applies the subject-verb agreement rule for a collective noun acting as a single unit?
A. The jury were unable to reach a verdict.
B. The audience are clapping loudly.
C. My family is planning a vacation.
D. The government are debating the new law.
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Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?
A. There is a lot of work to be done.
B. Here are the keys you asked for.
C. Where is the books I lent you?
D. It is I who am responsible.
Question No. 6 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Match the following subjects with their correct verb forms:

Subject TypeVerb Form
1. 'Economics' (as a subject)P. are
2. 'Scissors'Q. is
3. 'Neither he nor she'R. has
4. 'Each of the boys'S. have

Choose the correct matching combination:
Question No. 7 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Correct the following sentence: 'One of the main reasons for the company's success are its innovative marketing strategies.'
A. One of the main reasons for the company's success is its innovative marketing strategies.
B. One of the main reasons for the company's success were its innovative marketing strategies.
C. One of the main reasons for the company's success have been its innovative marketing strategies.
D. The main reasons for the company's success are its innovative marketing strategies.
Question No. 8 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Identify the sentence that is free of subject-verb agreement errors:
A. The data, collected over several years, was inconclusive.
B. Both of my sisters, who are lawyers, lives in London.
C. Neither the manager nor the employees agrees with the new policy.
D. Physics are my favorite subject.
Question No. 9 Marks +1 -0 Time
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How many of the following sentences contain a subject-verb agreement error?

1. The dog, along with the cats, is playing in the yard.
2. Everyone of the team members have received their awards.
3. There goes my chances of winning the lottery.
4. The United States is a powerful country.
5. A pair of jeans are lying on the bed.

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Question No. 10 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which sentence demonstrates the best grammatical construction and subject-verb agreement?
A. Not only the students but also the professor were impressed.
B. The majority of the voters supports the new proposal.
C. One of the tallest buildings in the city stand near the river.
D. Either the cat or the dogs have eaten the food.
Question No. 11 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee has submitted its report, and it is expected that the recommendations is implemented soon.'
A. The committee has submitted its report
B. and it is expected that
C. the recommendations is implemented soon.
D. No error.
Question No. 12 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a noun phrase that includes 'all' or 'some'?
A. All of the students in the class enjoys learning.
B. Some of the water in the pitcher were spilled.
C. All of the books has been returned to the library.
D. Some of the money was stolen from the safe.
Question No. 13 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Match the following types of subjects with the verb number they typically take:

Subject TypeVerb Number
1. Indefinite pronouns ending in -one, -body, -thingP. Plural
2. 'The number of...'Q. Singular
3. 'A number of...'
4. Subjects joined by 'either...or' where both subjects are plural

Choose the correct matching combination:
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Which sentence contains a grammatical error related to subject-verb agreement?
A. The Prime Minister, along with his cabinet members, is attending the summit.
B. Neither of the cars were available for rent.
C. The news about the election results was surprising.
D. Bread and butter is a common breakfast in some regions.
Question No. 15 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Identify the sentence that needs correction:
A. Each of the musicians play their instruments skillfully.
B. The team is confident about its chances.
C. Mathematics is a challenging subject for many.
D. There are several reasons for his decision.
Question No. 16 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Consider the following pairs of subject and verb. How many of them are correctly matched in terms of subject-verb agreement?

1. The committee / votes
2. A number of solutions / is
3. Everyone / are
4. The rich / needs
5. My glasses / is

A. One
B. Two
Question No. 17 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 'The majority of the students ______ in favor of the new policy.'
A. is
B. are
C. has
D. was
Question No. 18 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which of the following sentences has a subject-verb agreement error?
A. The cost of living and rising inflation is a major concern.
B. Neither the students nor the teacher was present.
C. Several proposals were discussed during the meeting.
D. The manager, as well as his assistants, attends the conference annually.
Question No. 19 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. Every dog and cat in the shelter needs a home.
B. There is many reasons why he resigned.
C. The statistics from the report is misleading.
D. One of the main challenges for students are time management.
Question No. 20 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which of the following statements about subject-verb agreement is FALSE?
A. When 'none' is the subject, it always takes a singular verb.
B. In sentences beginning with 'there is' or 'there are', the verb agrees with the noun that follows it.
C. Collective nouns can take either a singular or a plural verb depending on whether the group acts as a unit or as individuals.
D. Titles of books, movies, or songs, even if plural in form, usually take a singular verb.
Question No. 21 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Choose the correctly formed sentence:
A. The principal, not the teachers, decide the rules.
B. Either she or I am going to present the report.
C. Many a person have tried to solve this puzzle.
D. The contents of the box was unknown.
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Identify the sentence where the subject and verb *do not* agree.
A. The news of the discovery has spread rapidly.
B. The police are investigating the crime.
C. Measles is a contagious disease.
D. Neither of the options provide a clear solution.
Question No. 23 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically sound?
A. The number of students applying for the course have increased.
B. A variety of factors influences the outcome.
C. Our team, which consists of ten members, are practicing daily.
D. Politics are often considered a dirty game.
Question No. 24 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Consider the following sentences:

1. The dog and the cat are sleeping peacefully.
2. Every man, woman, and child was accounted for.
3. Neither the principal nor the teachers was available.
4. The data shows a significant trend.

Which of these sentences are grammatically correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. All of them
Question No. 25 Marks +1 -0 Time
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Which option provides the most appropriate correction for the underlined part of the sentence below?
The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.
A. have decided to postpone
B. has decided to postpone
C. are deciding to postpone
D. were deciding to postpone

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