Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

**Instruction:** Remember that singular subjects take singular verbs, while plural subjects take plural verbs. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "The team of players ___ winning the championship."

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**Instruction:** Pay attention to the subject when using "neither/nor" and "either/or." Identify the correct verb form: "Neither the teacher nor the students ___ ready for the exam."

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**Instruction:** Remember that "each" is always singular. Select the correct option: "Each of the dogs ___ barking loudly."

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**Instruction:** A plural subject takes a plural verb. Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "The books on the shelf ___ dusty."

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**Instruction:** When using "either/or," the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Choose the correct verb: "Either the cat or the dogs ___ going to the vet today."

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**Instruction:** A collective noun like "group" is usually treated as singular. Identify the correct verb form: "The group of students ___ planning a trip."

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**Instruction:** "Many a" is treated as singular. Select the correct option: "Many a student ___ confused by the homework."

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**Instruction:** A pair is considered singular. Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "The pair of shoes ___ on sale."

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**Instruction:** "All" can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to. Choose the correct form of the verb: "All of the cake ___ gone."

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**Instruction:** A collective noun like "flock" is usually treated as singular. Identify the correct verb form: "A flock of birds ___ flying south for the winter."

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