Subject-verb agreement is one of the basic rules in English grammar. It refers to the matching of a subject with its appropriate verb in terms of number, tense, and person. In other words, a singular subject goes with a singular verb, while a plural subject goes with a plural verb. To help you improve your subject-verb agreement skills, here are some multiple-choice exercises for you to practice.
Exercise 1: Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Mary and her friends ______ (is/are) going to the concert tonight.
2. The book on the desk _______ (belongs/belong) to me.
3. The news from the front ___ (is/are) not good.
4. Each of the students ____ (has/have) their own laptops.
5. Everybody in the room ____ (was/were) surprised by the announcement.
Exercise 2: Choose the correct subject-verb agreement.
1. The choir from the church (sings/sing) beautifully.
2. Neither John nor Peter (likes/like) to eat vegetables.
3. My parents (has/have) been married for 25 years.
4. The dog, along with its puppies, (need/needs) proper care.
5. The box of chocolates (was/were) a gift from my friend.
Exercise 3: Identify the correct sentence with subject-verb agreement.
1. The group of tourists is visiting the museum today.
2. The group of tourists are visiting the museum today.
3. Sarah, along with her sisters, are going to the party.
4. Sarah, along with her sisters, is going to the party.
5. The staff of the hospital are preparing for the annual party.
6. The staff of the hospital is preparing for the annual party.
Exercise 4: Identify the correct verb form.
1. I (am/are) going to the store this afternoon.
2. You (is/are) my favorite person in the world.
3. He (has/have) a great sense of humor.
4. They (has/have) been working hard all day.
5. She (was/were) disappointed with the results.
By practicing these multiple-choice exercises, you can improve your subject-verb agreement skills. Remember that subject-verb agreement is crucial in making your sentences clear and understandable. Happy practicing!