Plural Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement with And Quiz

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1. Complete the sentence: The boy and the girl ___ playing outside.

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Boy and girl form a plural subject, so the plural verb are is needed.

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Plural Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement With And Quiz - Quiz

Subjects joined by and usually require plural verb forms. In this agreement with and quiz, you’ll practice applying the plural agreement rule when compound subjects are connected by and. You’ll analyze sentence meaning, recognize exceptions, and confirm correct verb choices. Each question helps reinforce how plural subjects function together and... see morestrengthens accuracy in everyday and academic writing.
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2. Complete the sentence: My backpack and my lunchbox ___ on the table.

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Backpack and lunchbox make a plural subject, so we use the verb are.

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3. Complete the sentence: The plates and the cups ___ in the sink.

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Plates and cups are more than one thing together, so the verb are is correct.

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4. Complete the sentence: Mom and Dad ___ dinner together.

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Mom and Dad form a plural subject, so we use the plural verb cook.

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5. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

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He and I are two people, so the plural verb are matches the compound subject.

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6. Choose the correct verb: The teacher and the students ___ the rules.

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Teacher and students make a plural subject, so we use the plural verb explain.

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7. In Lily and Max ride bikes, ride is the correct verb form.

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Lily and Max are two people, so the plural verb ride agrees with the plural subject.

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8. In The book and the pencil is on the desk, is agrees with the subject.

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Book and pencil together are plural, so the verb should be are, not is.

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9. Which subjects joined by and need a plural verb?

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A, C, and E each have two nouns joined by and, so they are plural subjects.

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10. Which rule about and and subject-verb agreement is correct?

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When two nouns are joined by and, they usually make a plural subject that needs a plural verb.

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11. What happens to the verb when two nouns are joined by and to make the subject?

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A subject with two nouns joined by and is usually plural, so it takes a plural verb.

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12. Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with and?

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The dog and the cat is a plural subject, so it needs the plural verb are playing.

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13. The teacher and the principal ___ in the hallway.

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Teacher and principal make a plural subject, so the plural verb walk is correct.

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14. Which subject needs a plural verb?

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The boy and the girl is a compound subject with two nouns, so it needs a plural verb.

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15. Choose the sentence that uses are correctly with a subject joined by and.

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Sister and brother make a plural subject, so are is the correct plural verb.

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16. When two nouns are joined by and, the subject is usually plural.

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Two nouns joined by and count as more than one, so the subject is usually plural.

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17. The subject The cat and the dog is singular.

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The cat and the dog are two animals together, so the subject is plural, not singular.

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18. In The pencil and the eraser are on the desk, are is the correct verb.

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Pencil and eraser form a plural subject, so the plural verb are matches correctly.

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19. Which sentences use the correct plural verb with a subject joined by and?

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B and D use plural verbs eat and are to match the plural subjects joined by and.

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20. Which sentences use the wrong verb with a subject joined by and?

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B and D use singular verbs with plural subjects, so the agreement is incorrect.

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Complete the sentence: The boy and the girl ___ playing outside.
Complete the sentence: My backpack and my lunchbox ___ on the table.
Complete the sentence: The plates and the cups ___ in the sink.
Complete the sentence: Mom and Dad ___ dinner together.
Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
Choose the correct verb: The teacher and the students ___ the rules.
In Lily and Max ride bikes, ride is the correct verb form.
In The book and the pencil is on the desk, is agrees with the subject.
Which subjects joined by and need a plural verb?
Which rule about and and subject-verb agreement is correct?
What happens to the verb when two nouns are joined by and to make the...
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with and?
The teacher and the principal ___ in the hallway.
Which subject needs a plural verb?
Choose the sentence that uses are correctly with a subject joined by...
When two nouns are joined by and, the subject is usually plural.
The subject The cat and the dog is singular.
In The pencil and the eraser are on the desk, are is the correct verb.
Which sentences use the correct plural verb with a subject joined by...
Which sentences use the wrong verb with a subject joined by and?
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