English Grammar – Subject Verb Agreement -SET 5 Welcome to your English Grammar - Subject Verb Agreement -SET 5 1. Spot the error in the sentence and provide the correction.The economics of the new policy don’t seem practical under current conditions.Error: Correction: 2. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options in brackets. Passage: The principal’s speech was both [inspiring / inspired / inspiration], urging students to strive for excellence, and [critical / critic / criticism] of the lax attitude shown by some. She [commended / comment / commence] those who had demonstrated consistency in academics and leadership.However, she also [emphasized / emphasis / emphasizing] the need for greater discipline. In closing, she reminded everyone that success is a [journey / destination / detour], not a single moment of achievement. 3. Transform the underlined verb to match subject-verb agreement.The list of recommended books vary depending on the curriculum. varied varying vary varies None 4. Complete the reported command using the correct verb.Professor: “No student shall leave until all answer sheets are submitted.”The professor stated that no student _______ until all answer sheets had been submitted. would leave leaves leave shall leave None 5. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.Neither the loud protests nor the online petitions _______ the minister to reconsider the bill. forcing has forced have forced forces None 6. Multi-Select (Identify All Correct Subject-Verb Combinations): Every participant and organizer has signed the register. There is many issues to resolve before we proceed. A bouquet of fresh flowers were placed on the table. Neither the twins nor their friend enjoy classical music. The results of the tests have been quite promising. 7. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.The leader, along with several of his followers, _______ arrested last night. have been are were was None 8. Read the conversation and complete the reported sentence appropriately.Isha: Most of the data from the experiment needs rechecking.Ravi: True. The results don’t match the hypothesis.Isha said that most of the data _______ rechecking, while Ravi agreed that the results _______ match the hypothesis. needs, don’t needs, doesn’t need, don’t need, doesn’t None 9. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.The director, along with his team of assistants, _______ planning the final draft of the script. have been were are is None 10. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the bracket.Each of the guests _______ handed a welcome drink upon arrival. are have is were None Time's up Related Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
