Subject Verb Agreement

Both my mom and stepdad _____ coming to tonight's concernt.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are' because the subject of the sentence is plural, referring to both 'mom' and 'stepdad.' In this case, the plural verb 'are' should be used to indicate that both individuals are coming to the concert.

The horses or the cow ____ to be fed.

• need

• needs

Answer explanation

In the question, 'The horses or the cow', we have two subjects connected by 'or'. When subjects are connected by 'or', we use a singular verb if the subjects are singular. In this case, both 'horses' and 'cow' are singular, so the correct verb form is 'needs', which is singular.

Both taxis and buses _____ at this corner in the morning.

• stops

• stop

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'stop' because the subject of the sentence is plural ('taxis and buses'), so the verb should also be in its plural form. The plural form of the verb 'to stop' is 'stop', not 'stops', which is the singular form.

I cannot remember but I think the tulip, the daffodil, or the daisy ______

• is good to eat.

• are good to eat.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is good to eat.' because the sentence is referring to a single flower among the tulip, daffodil, or daisy. Since only one of them is being considered, the singular verb 'is' should be used instead of the plural verb 'are'.

Both Shari and I _______ watching old movies.

• always enjoys

• always enjoy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'always enjoy' because the subject of the sentence is plural (Shari and I). The verb 'enjoy' agrees with the plural subject, while 'enjoys' would be used for a singular subject. Therefore, the sentence should read 'Both Shari and I always enjoy watching old movies.'

Mr. Richie or his children _____ brownies for the birthday party.

• is making

• are making

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are making' because the subject of the sentence is 'Mr. Richie or his children,' which is a compound subject. When a compound subject is connected by 'or,' the verb should agree with the subject that is closer to the verb. In this case, 'his children' is closer to the verb, and it is plural, so the verb should be plural as well, which is 'are making.'

5. Mia and Hanna (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.

• doesn't

• don't

Answer explanation

In the question, Mia and Hanna are two subjects, making it a plural subject. The correct verb form for plural subjects is 'don't' (do not), as opposed to 'doesn't' (does not), which is used for singular subjects. Therefore, the correct choice is 'don't' because it agrees with the plural subject.

6. Frank (doesn't, don't) know the answer.

• doesn't

• don't

Answer explanation

In the question, we need to choose the correct form of the verb 'to do' for the subject 'Frank'. Since 'Frank' is a singular subject, the correct form is 'doesn't' (does not). Therefore, the correct choice is 'doesn't'.

Which is the correct verb that completes this sentence?
The soccer players ________ on the field.

• run 

• runs

• running

• runned

Answer explanation

In the question, we need to find the correct verb to complete the sentence: 'The soccer players ________ on the field.' The correct option is 'run' because it agrees with the plural subject 'soccer players' and is in the simple present tense, which is appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Which word best completes the sentence?
We _______ a day at the beach.

• enjoys

• spend

• misses

• plans

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'spend' because it fits best in the context of the sentence. The sentence is about spending a day at the beach, which means to pass the time there. The other options, 'enjoys', 'misses', and 'plans', do not fit as well in this context.