Subject-Verb Agreement Exercises - Test 41

Test 1 of 19 in B1 · #41 of 97 overall · 20 exercises

1. 1

   Select the best correction for this sentence:

   One of the reasons for the delay are the poor weather conditions.

   Hint
   aNo change needed bReplace "are" with "is" cReplace "reasons" with "reason" dReplace "weather" with "weathers"

2. 2

   Complete the sentence with the correct verb form:

   The instructions for using the new software ___ included in the user manual.

   Hint
   aare bwas cis dhas

3. 3

   Identify the subject-verb agreement error:

   The painting, along with the sculptures in the gallery, were admired by everyone who visited the exhibition.

   Hint
   aThe painting bwere calong with the sculptures in the gallery dadmired

4. 4

   Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:

   None of the money ___ allocated for the construction of the new building.

   Hint
   ais bare cwere dhave

5. 5

   Choose the correct sentence:

   Hint
   aNeither of the candidates have the necessary experience for the job. bThe furniture in the office are being replaced this week. cThe collection of short stories were published last year. dThe pair of scissors is on the desk.

6. 6

   Which verb form best completes the sentence?

   Not only the teacher but also several of the students _________ planning to attend the conference in Rome.

   Hint
   ahas bis care dwas

7. 7

   Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence:

   A lot of time ___ wasted waiting for the delayed flight.

   Hint
   awere bhave been care dwas

8. 8

   Fill in the blank:

   The group of volunteers ____ working tirelessly to clean the park.

   Hint
   awere bhave been cis dare

9. 9

   Select the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:

   Hint
   aNeither the staff nor the manager are available for the meeting. bThe furniture in the living room looks stylish and modern. cSome of the books on the shelf is very old. dEach of the flowers in the garden bloom beautifully in the spring.

10. 10

    Complete the sentence:

    A variety of dishes ____ served at the banquet last night.

    Hint
    awas bwere cis dhas been

11. 11

    Select the appropriate verb form for the sentence:

    A list of recommended books and articles ___ available in the course syllabus provided by the professor.

    Hint
    aare bwas cis dwere

12. 12

    Complete the sentence:

    A pile of dirty dishes ____ left in the sink after the dinner party.

    Hint
    awas bare cwere dis

13. 13

    Complete the sentence with the correct verb form:

    A large amount of sugar ___ needed to bake this cake.

    Hint
    ais bhave care dwere

14. 14

    Choose the correct verb:

    Every participant, along with their guest, ___ invited to the gala dinner.

    Hint
    aare bwere cis dhave been

15. 15

    Choose the appropriate option:

    The number of people attending the conference ___ higher than expected.

    Hint
    awere bare chave been dis

16. 16

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

    Everyone in the group ___ ready to begin the presentation.

    Hint
    awere bis chave dare

17. 17

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

    Every student in the program, along with their mentor, ___ required to attend the workshop.

    Hint
    aare bhave cis dwere

18. 18

    Fill in the blank:

    The number of applications for the program ____ increased significantly this year.

    Hint
    ahave bwere care dhas

19. 19

    Select the correctly written sentence:

    Hint
    aNeither Emily nor her sisters is able to answer the question accurately. bNeither Emily nor her sisters am able to answer the question accurately. cNeither Emily nor her sisters was able to answer the question accurately. dNeither Emily nor her sisters were able to answer the question accurately.

20. 20

    Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    Hint
    aThe manager and the assistant was arguing about the proposal during the meeting. bThe manager, along with the assistant, is arguing about the proposal during the meeting. cThe manager, as well as the assistant, are arguing about the proposal during the meeting. dThe manager or the assistant have been arguing about the proposal during the meeting.

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