As a copy editor, one of the essential aspects of my job is to ensure proper grammar usage. One common grammatical mistake that many writers make is not matching the subject and verb in a sentence. Verb subject agreement is crucial in ensuring that the sentence is clear and concise and that the message is effectively conveyed. In this article, we`re going to test your knowledge and skills on verb subject agreement through a quiz.
Quiz Instructions:
Each question in this quiz will present a sentence with an underlined verb. Your task is to identify whether the verb matches the subject in the sentence or not. If the verb agrees with the subject, mark the sentence as “correct,” and if it does not agree with the subject, mark the sentence as “incorrect.”
Example: The dog (barks, bark) loudly at night.
Answer: The dog barks loudly at night. (Correct)
Now that you have an idea of how to answer, let`s dive into the quiz!
1) The boy (plays, play) soccer with his friends on weekends.
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2) The group of students (enjoys, enjoy) reading books in the library.
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3) My favorite color (is, are) blue.
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4) The different colors (makes, make) the painting look beautiful.
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5) The horse and the cow (grazes, graze) on the field.
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6) The company policy (allows, allow) flexible working hours.
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7) None of the books (has, have) been returned to the library.
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8) The new shoes (fits, fit) perfectly on my feet.
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9) Each of the team members (receives, receive) a medal for their hard work.
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10) The delicious smell of the cake (fills, fill) the room.
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Answer Key:
1) The boy plays soccer with his friends on weekends. (Correct)
2) The group of students enjoys reading books in the library. (Correct)
3) My favorite color is blue. (Correct)
4) The different colors make the painting look beautiful. (Correct)
5) The horse and the cow graze on the field. (Correct)
6) The company policy allows flexible working hours. (Correct)
7) None of the books have been returned to the library. (Incorrect)
8) The new shoes fit perfectly on my feet. (Correct)
9) Each of the team members receives a medal for their hard work. (Correct)
10) The delicious smell of the cake fills the room. (Correct)
Verb subject agreement is crucial in ensuring that the sentence is well-constructed and easy to understand. By taking this quiz, you have tested your knowledge of verb subject agreement and can now confidently apply your skills in your writing. Keep practicing to improve your grammar and writing skills.