SVA Indefinite Pronouns Quiz: Grammar Test

1. Either of the explanations ______ acceptable.

Are

Is

Were

Have

Either is singular.

Explanation

Either is singular.

2. The pronoun several takes a plural verb.

True

False

Several refers to more than one.

Explanation

Several refers to more than one.

3. Somebody in the hallway ______ loudly.

Talk

Talks

Are talking

Were talk

Somebody is singular.

Explanation

Somebody is singular.

Submit

5. Everything in the report ______ accurate.

Are

Were

Is

Have

Everything is singular.

Explanation

Everything is singular.

Submit

7. Most of the information ______ reliable.

Are

Were

Is

Have

Information is uncountable and takes a singular verb.

Explanation

Information is uncountable and takes a singular verb.

Submit

9. Each of the candidates ______ a strong argument.

Have

Has

Are having

Were having

Each is singular.

Explanation

Each is singular.

10. Many of the students ______ their opinions clearly.

Expresses

Express

Is expressing

Has expressed

Many is plural, so express is correct.

Explanation

Many is plural, so express is correct.

Submit

14. Which sentences use correct subject–verb agreement?

None of the evidence is missing.

None of the witnesses is ready to speak.

Either of the explanations is acceptable.

Few is aware of the new rule.

Evidence is uncountable → is. Either is singular → is.

Explanation

Evidence is uncountable → is. Either is singular → is.

Submit

15. Match each subject with the correct verb form.

Both

Everything

One

Both is plural; everything and one are singular.

Explanation

Both is plural; everything and one are singular.

Submit

Agreement Skills: Subject-Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns Quiz

1. Either of the explanations ______ acceptable.

2. The pronoun several takes a plural verb.

3. Somebody in the hallway ______ loudly.

4. Few ______ aware of the new rule.

5. Everything in the report ______ accurate.

6. One of the paragraphs ______ too long.

7. Most of the information ______ reliable.

8. Most of the sources ______ reliable.

9. Each of the candidates ______ a strong argument.

10. Many of the students ______ their opinions clearly.

11. Neither of the solutions ______ practical.

12. Several ______ surprised by the results.

13. Everyone ______ to submit the assignment by Friday.

14. Which sentences use correct subject–verb agreement?

15. Match each subject with the correct verb form.