Multiple Choice Questions
Grammar and Writing Mechanics (Advanced
Topic: Subject-Verb Agreement
Grade: 12
Question 1:
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a) The group of students is going on a field trip.
b) The group of students are going on a field trip.
c) The group of students were going on a field trip.
d) The group of students be going on a field trip.
Answer: a) The group of students is going on a field trip.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”group\” is singular, so the verb \”is\” should also be singular. The verb \”are\” in option b) is incorrect because it is plural, and options c) and d) use incorrect verb forms.
Example 1 (Simple): The dog barks loudly.
Example 2 (Complex): The collection of rare stamps is worth a fortune.
Question 2:
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a) The majority of the students was absent.
b) The majority of the students were absent.
c) The majority of the students is absent.
d) The majority of the students be absent.
Answer: b) The majority of the students were absent.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”majority\” is singular, so the verb \”were\” should be plural to agree with the plural noun \”students.\” The verb forms in options a), c), and d) are incorrect.
Example 1 (Simple): The team plays well together.
Example 2 (Complex): The series of books have been adapted into a successful TV show.
Question 3:
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a) Each of the boys was given a prize.
b) Each of the boys were given a prize.
c) Each of the boys is given a prize.
d) Each of the boys be given a prize.
Answer: a) Each of the boys was given a prize.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”each\” is singular, so the verb \”was\” should also be singular. The verb forms in options b), c), and d) are incorrect.
Example 1 (Simple): Each of the students has a book.
Example 2 (Complex): Each of the apples was carefully picked from the tree.
Question 4:
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a) The number of students in the class were decreasing.
b) The number of students in the class is decreasing.
c) The number of students in the class are decreasing.
d) The number of students in the class be decreasing.
Answer: b) The number of students in the class is decreasing.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”number\” is singular, so the verb \”is\” should also be singular. The verb forms in options a), c), and d) are incorrect.
Example 1 (Simple): The amount of money in my wallet is not enough.
Example 2 (Complex): The percentage of people who voted in the election was higher than expected.
Question 5:
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a) Neither of the cars were parked properly.
b) Neither of the cars was parked properly.
c) Neither of the cars is parked properly.
d) Neither of the cars be parked properly.
Answer: b) Neither of the cars was parked properly.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”neither\” is singular, so the verb \”was\” should also be singular. The verb forms in options a), c), and d) are incorrect.
Example 1 (Simple): Neither of the cats likes to be petted.
Example 2 (Complex): Neither of the options is suitable for our needs.