Subject Verb Agreement Quiz! Exam

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1. Fifty miles is/are a long distance.

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The correct answer is "is" because "fifty miles" is a singular noun phrase, and in English, singular noun phrases are typically followed by the verb "is" rather than "are."

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This 'Subject Verb Agreement Quiz! Exam' assesses your understanding of verb conjugation in English sentences. It tests ability to choose correct verb forms in varied contexts, enhancing grammar... see moreskills crucial for effective communication. see less

2. The boy who won the two medals is/are a friend of mine.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject of the sentence is "The boy" which is singular. Therefore, the verb "is" should also be singular to agree with the subject.

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3. Ten tons is/are a heavy load.

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The subject "Ten tons" is singular, so the correct form of the verb to use is "is."

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4. Thirty years is/are a long time.

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The correct answer is "is" because the verb "is" agrees with the singular noun "time." In this sentence, "Thirty years" is being treated as a singular unit, so the singular form of the verb should be used.

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5. The books borrowed from the library is/are on my desk.

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The word "books" is plural, so the correct form of the verb to use is "are."

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6. One of the books has/have been missing.

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The correct answer is "has" because "one" is a singular pronoun, so it requires the singular form of the verb "to have." Therefore, the correct form is "has."

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7. Bread and butter is/are our daily food.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject "Bread and butter" is treated as a singular noun phrase in this sentence. Even though it consists of two separate items, they are considered as a single entity when referring to them as daily food. Therefore, the singular form "is" is used to match the subject.

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8. Neither parent is/are fond of playing mahjong.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject "Neither parent" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the singular subject.

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9. Gold, as well as platinum, has/have recently risen in price.

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In the sentence, "Gold, as well as platinum, has recently risen in price," "has" is used to match the singular noun "Gold." The conjunction "as well as" doesn't change the singular nature of the subject, so the singular verb "has" is appropriate to convey the simultaneous rise in the prices of both metals.

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10. Collecting match-boxes is/are one of his favourite pastimes.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject "Collecting match-boxes" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "is".

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11. Neither his father nor his mother plays/play mahjong.

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The sentence is using the conjunction "nor" to join the subjects "his father" and "his mother." When using "nor," the verb that follows should agree with the subject that is closest to it. In this case, the subject closest to the verb is "mother," which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "plays."

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12. The famous singer and composer has/have arrived.

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The correct answer is "has" because "famous singer and composer" is a singular noun phrase, so it requires a singular verb form. "Has" is the correct form of the verb "to have" for the third person singular subject.

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13. The price of these jeans is/are reasonable.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject of the sentence is "price," which is singular. Therefore, the verb "is" should agree with the singular subject.

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14. The boss, as well as his colleagues, has/have been robbed by the robber.

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The correct answer is "has" because the subject "The boss, as well as his colleagues" is considered as a singular noun phrase. Even though it includes multiple individuals, the verb should agree with the singular subject. Therefore, "has" is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence.

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15. The quality of the candies is/are poor.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject of the sentence is "quality," which is singular. Therefore, the verb "is" agrees with the singular subject.

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16. You should decide which one of the three choices A, B, or C best answers/answer the question.

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17. Many a student has/have made the same mistake.

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The correct answer is "has" because the phrase "Many a student" is singular, even though it may sound plural. "Many a" is an idiomatic expression that means "many" or "a lot of." In this case, it refers to multiple students collectively as a single entity. Therefore, the verb "has" is used to agree with the singular subject.

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18. One of these most intelligent students whose example _____ is/are being followed _____ is/are John.

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The first blank should be "is" because the phrase "whose example is being followed" refers to the example of one student among many, hence the singular verb "is" is required.

The second blank is also "is" because the main subject of the sentence, "One of these most intelligent students," calls for a singular verb form to agree with "one."

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19. None of my friends was/were there.

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The correct answer is "was" because the subject "None" is singular and requires a singular verb form. In this sentence, "None of my friends" acts as the subject, and since "friends" is plural, it might seem logical to use the plural verb "were". However, "None" is a negative pronoun that always takes a singular verb. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "was".

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20. The only one of these most intelligent students who _____is/are under 18 _____is/are Peter.

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The correct answer is "is, is". This is because the sentence is referring to a singular noun, "Peter", who is the only one among the most intelligent students who is under 18. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used. Additionally, since the sentence is stating two separate facts about Peter (that he is the only one and that he is under 18), the second "is" is also required to connect these two ideas.

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21. The poor is/are suffering.

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The word "are" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "poor" in number. "Poor" is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb form. Therefore, "are" is the appropriate verb to use in this sentence.

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22. One of the most intelligent students who ______ score/scores full marks ______ is/are John.

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The correct answer is "score, is". In this sentence, the subject "One of the most intelligent students" is singular, so the verb "is" should be used. Additionally, the verb "score" should agree with the subject "One," so it should be in the third person singular form "scores." Therefore, the correct sentence is "One of the most intelligent students who scores full marks is John."

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Fifty miles is/are a long distance.
The boy who won the two medals is/are a friend of mine.
Ten tons is/are a heavy load.
Thirty years is/are a long time.
The books borrowed from the library is/are on my desk.
One of the books has/have been missing.
Bread and butter is/are our daily food.
Neither parent is/are fond of playing mahjong.
Gold, as well as platinum, has/have recently risen in price.
Collecting match-boxes is/are one of his favourite pastimes.
Neither his father nor his mother plays/play mahjong.
The famous singer and composer has/have arrived.
The price of these jeans is/are reasonable.
The boss, as well as his colleagues, has/have been robbed by the...
The quality of the candies is/are poor.
You should decide which one of the three choices A, B, or C best...
Many a student has/have made the same mistake.
One of these most intelligent students whose example _____ is/are...
None of my friends was/were there.
The only one of these most intelligent students who _____is/are under...
The poor is/are suffering.
One of the most intelligent students who ______ score/scores full...
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