This subject-verb agreement quiz consists of 20 questions, each with four multiple-choice answers. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the choices. At the end, you can view your score. The test is designed for beginners to intermediate levels.
Before starting, learn a brief knowledge of Subject–Verb Agreement:
Subject–verb agreement is the grammatical rule that requires a verb to agree with its subject in number and person in a sentence. In the simple present tense, singular third-person subjects generally take verbs ending in -s or -es, while plural subjects use the verb’s base form.
Examples:
She works in an office.
They work in an office.
He does his homework.
We do our homework.
Important Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement:
1. Use a singular verb with a singular subject. Example: My brother plays boxing.
2. Use a plural verb with a plural subject. Example:Â They live in Imphal.
3. Two subjects joined by and generally take a plural verb. Example: John and I are classmates.
4. With subjects joined by or or nor, the verb generally agrees with the subject closest to it. Example: Either the students or the Principal is responsible.
5. The verb agrees with the main subject, not with a noun in a modifying phrase. Example: The students in the class are friendly.
6. Indefinite pronouns such as everyone, somebody, each, and nobody generally take singular verbs. Example: Everyone is right.
7. Uncountable nouns generally take singular verbs. Example: The house looks expensive.
Remember: Before choosing a verb in your sentence, identify the main subject and determine whether it is singular or plural. Then check the tense and sentence structure.
The test assesses whether you correctly understand what subject-verb agreement is and its correct uses in daily English sentences.
Now, start answering and see your score and answer explanations.Â
Subject Verb Agreement Quiz
Subject-Verb Agreement Test
Test your knowledge of agreement rules, singular/plural subjects, and tricky sentence structures with 20 questions.
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How to Improve Your Score
After the test is completed, see your score:
- 90% and above: Excellent or advanced command.
- 70–89%: Good foundation.
- Below 70%: Foundational review needed.
Check your mistakes or wrong answers in the results. They are the weak areas you need to focus on for study.
Especially if your score is below 70%, it means you need to study more. To answer the questions correctly in a grammar test like this, learn these clearly:
- Basic subject-verb agreement rules
- Identifying the main noun or pronoun and its number (singular or plural) if the subject is a group of words
- Compound subjects connected by conjunctions
- Collective nouns and their meaning in the sentence
- Uncountable nouns mean singular in meaning
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For advanced knowledge, read → Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement: 10 Advanced Rules
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