Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

What is a compound subject?

• A subject with a verb

• A subject with two or more nouns joined by a conjunction

• A subject with a single noun

• A subject with an adjective

When subjects are joined by 'and', what type of verb is usually used?

• Singular verb

• Plural verb

• Past tense verb

• Future tense verb

Which of the following is an exception to using a plural verb with 'and'?

• When subjects are thought of as one unit

• When subjects are in different tenses

• When subjects are in different clauses

• When subjects are in different sentences

If both subjects joined by 'or' are singular, what type of verb should be used?

• Singular verb

• Plural verb

• Past tense verb

• Future tense verb

What should you do if one subject is singular and the other is plural in a compound subject with 'or'?

• Use a singular verb

• Use a plural verb

• Match the verb to the closest subject

• Use a past tense verb

In the sentence 'Every boy and girl deserves a chance', why is 'deserves' used?

• Because 'boy and girl' is plural

• Because 'deserves' is a future tense verb

• Because 'every' makes the subject singular

• Because 'deserves' is a past tense verb

In the sentence 'Neither the cat nor the dogs enjoy taking baths', why is 'enjoy' used?

• Because 'enjoy' is a future tense verb

• Because 'enjoy' is a past tense verb

• Because 'dogs' is plural

• Because 'cat' is singular

What is the correct verb form in 'Either the clock or the watches ___ incorrect'?

• were

• was

• are

• is

In the sentence 'Peanut butter and jelly is my favorite type of sandwich', why is 'is' used?

• Because 'is' is a past tense verb

• Because 'peanut butter and jelly' is considered one unit

• Because 'peanut butter and jelly' are two separate items

• Because 'is' is a future tense verb

In the sentence 'The quarterback and the coach work well together', why is 'work' used?

• Because 'work' is a past tense verb

• Because 'work' is a future tense verb

• Because 'quarterback and coach' is plural

• Because 'quarterback and coach' is singular