6th Grade Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

Choose the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement.

• The group of students walk to the library every day.

• The dogs in the backyard barks loudly.

• The team of players runs onto the field.

• My brothers plays soccer after school.

Which revision corrects the error in subject-verb agreement? The stack of books *were* on the table.

• The stack of books *was* on the table.

• The stacks of books *was* on the table.

• The stack of books *were* on the tables.

• No change is needed.

Choose the sentence that contains a subject-verb agreement error.

• The dogs chase the ball down the field.

• The teacher explains the lesson clearly.

• The crowd cheer for the band.

• The stars twinkle in the night sky.

Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

• Neither my mom nor my dad *like* to cook.

• The cats or the dog *are* in the kitchen.

• The teacher and the students *enjoys* science.

• Either the pencil or the pen *is* missing.

Read the sentence and choose the best revision. The list of chores *include* sweeping, dusting, and laundry.

• The list of chores *includes* sweeping, dusting, and laundry.

• The lists of chores *includes* sweeping, dusting, and laundry.

• The list of chores *included* sweeping, dusting, and laundry.

• The list of chores *include* sweeping, dust, and laundry.

Select the sentence that is written correctly.

• There is many students in the hallway.

• There are a book and a notebook on the desk.

• There are several markers in the drawer.

• There is some pencils in the cup.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence? The flock of birds *fly* across the sky in a perfect V shape.

• Change *fly* to *flies*

• Change *flock* to *flocks*

• Change *birds* to *bird*

• No change needed

Choose the sentence that contains a subject-verb agreement error.

• The thunder rumbles in the distance.

• His ideas for the project seems interesting.

• My sister enjoys painting on the weekends.

• The trucks deliver groceries every morning.

Which option best completes the sentence? Each of the players ___ wearing their uniform.

• were

• are

• is

• be

Read the sentence and choose the correct verb. My aunt, along with her three cats, ___ coming over for dinner.

• are

• is

• were

• be