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Subject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb Agreement

Choose the correct verb that will complete Choose the correct verb that will complete the sentence.the sentence.

The weather in the southern states (gets) The weather in the southern states (gets) very hot during the summer.very hot during the summer.

The results of Dr. Noll’s experiment The results of Dr. Noll’s experiment (was) published in a scientific journal(was) published in a scientific journal

Bob and his friends (are) coming to the Bob and his friends (are) coming to the anniversary party tomorrow night.anniversary party tomorrow night.

Every man, woman, and child (is) Every man, woman, and child (is) protected under the law.protected under the law.

Washing the dishes (are) the children’s Washing the dishes (are) the children’s job.job.

6. A lot of students (are) already here.6. A lot of students (are) already here.

7. Some of the furniture in our apartment 7. Some of the furniture in our apartment (are) secondhand.(are) secondhand.

8. Some of the desks in the classroom (are) 8. Some of the desks in the classroom (are) broken.broken.

9. At least three- quarters of that book on 9. At least three- quarters of that book on famous American (are) about people who famous American (are) about people who lived in the nineteenth century.lived in the nineteenth century.

10. One of the countries I would like to visit 10. One of the countries I would like to visit (is) Italy.(is) Italy.

11. Some of the cities I would like to visit 11. Some of the cities I would like to visit (are) Rome and Venice.(are) Rome and Venice.

12.Each student in the class ( has) to have a 12.Each student in the class ( has) to have a book.book.

13. Each of the students (has) a notebook.13. Each of the students (has) a notebook.

14. None of the students (was) late today.14. None of the students (was) late today.

15. The number of students in this room 15. The number of students in this room right now (are) twenty.right now (are) twenty.

16. A number of students in this room right 16. A number of students in this room right now (is) twenty.now (is) twenty.

17. There (are) some interesting pictures in 17. There (are) some interesting pictures in today’s paper.today’s paper.

18. There (are) an incorrect statement in 18. There (are) an incorrect statement in that newspaper article.that newspaper article.

19. The United States (is) located in North 19. The United States (is) located in North America.America.

20. Economics (are) Don’s favorite subject.20. Economics (are) Don’s favorite subject.

21. Ten minutes (is) more than enough time 21. Ten minutes (is) more than enough time to complete this exercise.to complete this exercise.

22. Most people (likes) to go to the zoo.22. Most people (likes) to go to the zoo.

23. The police (are) coming. I’ve already 23. The police (are) coming. I’ve already called them.called them.

24. Japanese (is) very difficult for English 24. Japanese (is) very difficult for English speakers to learn.speakers to learn.

25. The Japanese (have) a long and 25. The Japanese (have) a long and interesting history.interesting history.

26.26. The old in my country (is) is cared for by The old in my country (is) is cared for by their children and grandchildren.their children and grandchildren.

27.27. The exercise on singular-plural The exercise on singular-plural agreement of subjects and verbs (is) agreement of subjects and verbs (is) easy.easy.

28.28. The extent of Jane’s knowledge on The extent of Jane’s knowledge on various complex subjects (astounds) me.various complex subjects (astounds) me.

29.29. The subjects you will be studying in this The subjects you will be studying in this course (are) listed in the syllabus.course (are) listed in the syllabus.

30.30. Massachusetts and Connecticut (are) Massachusetts and Connecticut (are) located in New England.located in New England.

31. Only the black widow spider, of all the 31. Only the black widow spider, of all the spiders in the United States, (has) caused spiders in the United States, (has) caused death among human beings.death among human beings.

32. Oranges, tomatoes, fresh strawberries, 32. Oranges, tomatoes, fresh strawberries, cabbage, and green lettuce (are) rich in cabbage, and green lettuce (are) rich in vitamin C.vitamin C.

33. The professor and the student (agrees) 33. The professor and the student (agrees) on that option.on that option.

34. (Is) having responsibility for taking care 34. (Is) having responsibility for taking care of pets good for young children?of pets good for young children?

35. Some of the fruit in the bowl (are ) 35. Some of the fruit in the bowl (are ) rotten.rotten.

36. Some of the apples in that bowl (are) 36. Some of the apples in that bowl (are) rotten.rotten.

37. Half of the students in the class (are) 37. Half of the students in the class (are) from Arabic- speaking countries.from Arabic- speaking countries.

38. A number of students (are) absent 38. A number of students (are) absent today.today.

39. The number of students at that university 39. The number of students at that university (are) approximately 10,000.(are) approximately 10,000.

40. One of the chief aterials in bones and 40. One of the chief aterials in bones and teeth (is) calcium.teeth (is) calcium.

41. There (aren’t) any letters in the mail for 41. There (aren’t) any letters in the mail for you today.you today.

42. How many kinds of birds (are) there in 42. How many kinds of birds (are) there in the world?the world?

43. The United States (have) a population of 43. The United States (have) a population of around 250 million.around 250 million.

44. Fifty minutes (are) the maximum length 44. Fifty minutes (are) the maximum length of time allowed for the exam.of time allowed for the exam.

45. The English (are) proud, independent 45. The English (are) proud, independent people.people.