Subject, Verb, And Object: Mini-quiz 2

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This mini-quiz can be completed after reading the Subject-Verb-Object lesson. Identify the listed words/phrases as the subject, verb, object, or prepositional phrase. Remember, all sentences need a subject and a verb, but do not necessarily require an object or a prepositional phrase. The conjugation of the verb of a sentence depends on whether the sentence is plural or singular. Identify whether the number of the subject and choose the corresponding verb conjugation.

Questions and Answers

1.

The teacher's comments ______ harsh.
- A.
  
  Was
- B.
  
  Were
Correct Answer
B. Were

Explanation
The subject, comments, is plural, so the verb must be plural as well

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2.

Picture books ______ important to read to young children.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The subject, books, is plural, so the verb must be plural as well

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3.

Thomas Jefferson _____ on the two dollar bill.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The subject, Thomas Jefferson, is singular, so the verb must be singular as well.

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4.

The air near the mountain peaks _____ too thin to breathe without an oxygen tank.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The subject is “The air near the mountain peaks.” The simple subject is “air,” a singular noun. Therefore, the verb must be singular.

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5.

Kindness, compassion, and empathy _____ noble virtures.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The are multiple subjects in this sentence – kindness, compassion, and empathy – therefore, the subject is plural.

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Subject, Verb, And Object: Mini-quiz 2

The teacher's comments ______ harsh.

Picture books ______ important to read to young children.

Thomas Jefferson _____ on the two dollar bill.

The air near the mountain peaks _____ too thin to breathe without an oxygen tank.

Kindness, compassion, and empathy _____ noble virtures.