SVA Challenge: Identifying the True Subject in Inverted Sentences Quiz

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1. Under the desk ______ two forgotten backpacks.

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The subject is two backpacks (plural), so the verb must be are.

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Sva Challenge: Identifying The True Subject In Inverted Sentences Quiz - Quiz

When a sentence is flipped around, can you still find the subject? In this true subject inverted sentences quiz, you'll take on a difficult SVA challenge. You'll practice correctly identifying the true subject in sentences that start with phrases like There is/are or Here is/are. Each question sharpens your analysis... see moreof inverted sentences.
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2. In sentences beginning with there or here, the verb agrees with the subject that comes after it.

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The verb must match the true subject, not the introductory word.

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3. In the corner of the room ______ a tall lamp.

Explanation

Lamp is singular.

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4. On the shelves ______ several science books.

Explanation

Several books is plural.

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5. There ______ many reasons for the delay.

Explanation

Reasons is plural.

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6. Behind the school ______ a small playground.

Explanation

Playground is singular.

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7. Here ______ your completed assignments.

Explanation

Assignments is plural.

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8. On the table ______ one broken pencil.

Explanation

One pencil is singular.

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9. There ______ too many people in the hallway.

Explanation

People is plural.

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10. Which sentences use correct subject–verb agreement?

Explanation

Dog and office are singular. Notebook and pencil is plural → are needed. Several books is plural → are needed.

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11. There ______ no excuse for that behavior.

Explanation

Excuse is singular.

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12. At the end of the hallway ______ the principal’s office.

Explanation

Office is singular.

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13. Here ______ the instructions for the project.

Explanation

Instructions is plural.

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14. There ______ a mistake in your calculations.

Explanation

A mistake is singular.

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15. Match each sentence beginning to the correct verb form.

Explanation

Playground and pencil are singular; assignments is plural.

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Under the desk ______ two forgotten backpacks.
In sentences beginning with there or here, the verb agrees with the...
In the corner of the room ______ a tall lamp.
On the shelves ______ several science books.
There ______ many reasons for the delay.
Behind the school ______ a small playground.
Here ______ your completed assignments.
On the table ______ one broken pencil.
There ______ too many people in the hallway.
Which sentences use correct subject–verb agreement?
There ______ no excuse for that behavior.
At the end of the hallway ______ the principal’s office.
Here ______ the instructions for the project.
There ______ a mistake in your calculations.
Match each sentence beginning to the correct verb form.
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