Poem (All Things Bright And Beautiful) & Grammar Test (Subject Verb Agreement)

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1. God has made all things wise and _____.

Explanation

The phrase "God has made all things wise and wonderful" suggests that everything created by God possesses wisdom and is also remarkable or amazing. This implies that God's creations are not only intelligent but also awe-inspiring, emphasizing the greatness and perfection of God's design.

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Poem (All Things Bright And Beautiful) & Grammar Test (Subject Verb Agreement) - Quiz

This quiz tests knowledge of subject-verb agreement in English grammar, featuring sentences that require correct verb forms to complete.

2. We find tall trees in the_____.

Explanation

Tall trees are typically found in areas with dense vegetation and abundant sunlight, such as forests or woodlands. The term "green wood" or "greenwood" refers to an area with thriving plant life, including tall trees. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that tall trees are found in green wood or greenwood.

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3. The rushes grow by the _____.

Explanation

Rushes are aquatic plants that typically grow in or near water. They require a wet environment to thrive and cannot survive without water. Therefore, the correct answer is water.

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4. Twenty miles _______________ a long distance. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because "twenty miles" is a singular noun phrase and requires a singular verb.

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5. We play in the _____.

Explanation

The correct answer is "meadows, meadow" because the sentence is asking where we play. The word "meadows" is plural, indicating that there are multiple meadows where we play. The word "meadow" is singular, indicating that there is also a single meadow where we play. Both words are valid options for completing the sentence.

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6. The poet considers the summer sun _____.

Explanation

The poet considers the summer sun pleasant. This suggests that the poet finds the summer sun to be enjoyable or pleasing. The word "pleasant" indicates a positive perception of the summer sun, implying that the poet may appreciate the warmth, brightness, or other qualities associated with it.

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7. The rays of the setting sun make the mountain-top appear _____.

Explanation

The rays of the setting sun can create a beautiful and vibrant display of colors on the mountain-top. In this case, the color that is being described is purple, specifically a shade of purple that is reminiscent of a head or top. Therefore, the mountain-top appears purple, purple headed when illuminated by the rays of the setting sun.

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8. God has given us _____ to praise Him.

Explanation

Our lips are the physical means by which we can express our praise and worship to God. Through our lips, we can speak words of adoration, sing songs of worship, and proclaim His greatness. Our lips are a gift from God that enable us to communicate and offer our praise to Him.

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9. The police __________________ helpful to people.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the subject "police" is plural, indicating that there are multiple police officers who are helpful to people.

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10. We gather _____ everyday.

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11. Two and two ___________ four.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because "two and two" is a singular subject, and the verb "is" agrees with singular subjects.

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12. One of my uncles ____________ in Mumbai.

Explanation

The correct answer is "lives" because it agrees with the subject "uncles" which is plural. "Lives" is the present tense form of the verb "live" used with third-person singular subjects. Therefore, it is the appropriate form to use in this sentence to indicate that one of the uncles currently resides in Mumbai.

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13. All the furniture in these rooms _____________ to be repaired.

Explanation

The correct answer is "needs". In this sentence, the subject "All the furniture" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. "Needs" is the correct singular form of the verb "need".

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14. The poet and philosopher ______________ passed away.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has" because the subject "The poet and philosopher" is singular, indicating that only one person has passed away. Therefore, the verb "has" agrees with the singular subject.

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15. God has given _____ to the little birds.

Explanation

The correct answer is "tiny wings" because the sentence implies that God has provided something to the little birds, and the most logical thing to provide them with would be wings. Additionally, the word "tiny" suggests that the wings are small, which is fitting for little birds. Therefore, "tiny wings" is the best option to complete the sentence.

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16. The blind __________ trained to be independent.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the word "blind" is plural, indicating that there are multiple individuals being referred to. Therefore, the verb "are" is used to agree with the plural subject and indicate that the blind individuals are trained to be independent.

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17. Two-thirds of the villages _______________ been flooded.

Explanation

The correct answer is "have." This is because "two-thirds" is a plural subject, and when the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "have."

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18. The beggar with his children _______________ begging.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was" because the subject "beggar with his children" is singular, indicating that the action of begging is being performed by one person.

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19. It is you who ______________ responsible for the loss.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the pronoun "you" is plural, indicating that multiple people are responsible for the loss.

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20. 'All things bright and beautiful' The poetic device used here is _____.

Explanation

The correct answer is alliteration because the phrase "All things bright and beautiful" uses the repetition of the "b" sound in "bright" and "beautiful." This creates a musical effect and emphasizes the beauty and positivity of the things being described. Alliteration is a poetic device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity.

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God has made all things wise and _____.
We find tall trees in the_____.
The rushes grow by the _____.
Twenty miles _______________ a long distance. 
We play in the _____.
The poet considers the summer sun _____.
The rays of the setting sun make the mountain-top appear _____.
God has given us _____ to praise Him.
The police __________________ helpful to people.
We gather _____ everyday.
Two and two ___________ four.
One of my uncles ____________ in Mumbai.
All the furniture in these rooms _____________ to be repaired.
The poet and philosopher ______________ passed away.
God has given _____ to the little birds.
The blind __________ trained to be independent.
Two-thirds of the villages _______________ been flooded.
The beggar with his children _______________ begging.
It is you who ______________ responsible for the loss.
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