Subject Verb Agreement Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Choose the verb that correctly treats the stated sum as one amount: “Ten dollars ___ enough for the entry fee.”
are
is
have been
were
2. Which sentence uses subject-verb agreement correctly when referring to a single book series?
The Chronicles of Narnia is on my reading list.
The Chronicles of Narnia have a place on my reading list.
The Chronicles of Narnia are on my reading list.
The Chronicles of Narnia were on my reading list as one title.
3. A florist is checking a product description. Which simple-present verb correctly completes the sentence? “The bouquet of roses ___ beautiful in the morning light.”
have
are
look
is
4. A copy editor checks this sentence: “Ava is one of the engineers who regularly ___ energy-efficient buildings.” Which verb is correct?
designs
has designed
design
was designing
5. A committee chair is editing a planning note. Which verb agrees with the subject clause? “What the committee needs most ___ a clear deadline.”
are
have been
is
were
6. A warehouse supervisor is writing an instruction. Choose the correct simple-present verb: “Either the lamps or the desk ___ a new inventory label.”
needs
are needing
have needed
need
7. Which simple-present verb correctly completes the sentence? “The scissors ___ in the top drawer.”
are
is
has
was
8. Which verb correctly completes this simple-present sentence? “Maya and Luis ___ responsible for opening the shop.”
is
are
has been
was
9. An editor is revising a report. Which simple-present verb is correct? “There ___ several reasons to postpone the launch.”
are
is
has been
was
10. A manager is describing yesterday’s staffing problem. Choose the correct verb: “Neither the manager nor the employees ___ available for the late shift yesterday.”
was
is
were
has been
11. An event coordinator is reviewing requests. Choose the correct verb: “More than one guest ___ requested a vegetarian meal.”
have
has
are
were
12. Which simple-present verb correctly completes the sentence? “Each of the monthly reports ___ a summary page.”
contain
contains
are containing
have contained
13. Select the correct verb for this sentence: “Everyone in the evening class ___ a workbook.”
are having
have
has
were having
14. A teacher is reporting attendance. Which simple-present verb completes the sentence? “A number of students ___ absent today.”
is
has
was
are
15. Choose the correct simple-present form of “sit”: “A basket of apples ___ beside the door.”
sit
have sat
are sitting
sits
16. Choose the correct verb: “The number of applications ___ increased since last year.”
were
have
are
has