Question 1

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Twenty-five dollars __________ too much for a pizza.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;is&#10;B) &#8203;are

Accepted Answer

The subject, "twenty-five dollars," is singular and therefore requires the singular verb "is."

Question 2

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Each of these salad dressings __________ low in calories.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;is&#10;B) &#8203;are

Accepted Answer

The subject "each" is singular, therefore the verb should also be singular, which is "is."

Question 3

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. The number of paying subscribers __________ doubled in the past four years.&#10;A) &#8203;has&#10;B) have&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is "number" which is singular, therefore the verb should also be singular. "Has" is the singular form of the verb "have."

Question 4

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Ski packages at the lodge __________available until March 15.&#10;A) &#8203;is&#10;B) &#8203;are

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is "ski packages," which is plural. Therefore, the correct verb to agree in number with the subject is "are."

Question 5

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. The faculty __________ the scholarship recipients.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;select&#10;B) &#8203;selects

Accepted Answer

The subject "faculty" is a collective noun that refers to a group of individuals, but it is treated as singular in American English. Therefore, the singular form of the verb "selects" agrees in number with the subject.

Question 6

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. The coach and the manager __________ to attend.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;need&#10;B) &#8203;needs

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is "the coach and the manager" which is plural, so the verb must also be plural to agree in number. Therefore, "need" is the correct verb to use.

Question 7

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Fifteen dollars __________ adequate to cover the cost of lunch.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;is&#10;B) &#8203;are

Accepted Answer

"Fifteen dollars" is a singular subject, therefore the singular verb "is" is appropriate.

Question 8

&#8203;Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. The results of sleep deprivation __________ well documented.&#10;A) &#8203;is&#10;B) &#8203;are

Accepted Answer

The subject "results" is plural, so the correct verb form is "are."

Question 9

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. All of the case workers except Sam __________ Spanish.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;speak&#10;B) &#8203;speaks

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is "All of the case workers except Sam" which is plural, so the verb "speak" agrees in number with the subject.

Question 10

Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Neither Opal nor Elise __________ to share an apartment.&#10;A) &#8203;want&#10;B) &#8203;wants

Accepted Answer

When two singular subjects are joined by neither...nor, the verb should agree in number with the closer subject. In this case, Elise is closer and is singular, so the verb should be wants.

Deck 12: Subject Verb Agreement