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How the grammar quiz works

Most errors in subject verb agreement happen when a phrase sits between the subject and the verb, as in 'The box of photographs is in the attic.' A grammar quiz on subject verb agreement built from your own class material lets you drill those exact patterns, with questions that match the examples your teacher used.

Choose from multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions.
Get an explanation for each answer that names the controlling subject.
Practice compound subjects, indefinite pronouns and collective nouns.
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Example subject verb agreement grammar questions

Choose the correct verb: Neither the manager nor the assistants ___ available on Friday. (is / are)are. With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'assistants,' which is plural.

True or false: In 'Each of the students has a laptop,' the verb should be 'have.'False. 'Each' is singular, so the verb is 'has.'

Choose the correct verb: The box of old photographs ___ in the attic. (is / are)is. The subject is 'box,' which is singular. 'Photographs' sits inside a prepositional phrase and does not control the verb.

True or false: Collective nouns like 'committee' always take a plural verb.False. A collective noun usually takes a singular verb when the group acts as one unit, as in 'The committee meets on Monday.'

Rewrite the sentence so the subject and verb agree: 'The list of ingredients were on the counter.''The list of ingredients was on the counter.' The subject is 'list,' which is singular, so the verb must be 'was.'

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Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Mix question types so you practice choosing the right verb, spotting errors and explaining the rule in your own words.

Explanations for every answer

When you miss a question, the explanation shows which subject controls the verb and why, so the rule sticks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rule for subject verb agreement with compound subjects?

Subjects joined by 'and' usually take a plural verb, as in 'Maria and Jon are ready.' When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closer to it.

How many questions should I practice for subject verb agreement?

Start with 10 to 15 mixed questions so you see prepositional phrases, indefinite pronouns and collective nouns. Repeat any question you miss until you answer it correctly twice in a row.

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