Subject-Verb Agreement - Mock Test
Total Marks:30
Duration:30 min
Total Questions:8
Difficulty:Mixed
Test Structure
- —A: Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each) - 2 questions
- —B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each) - 2 questions
- —C: Long Answer Questions (5 marks each) - 2 questions
- —D: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) - 2 questions
Exam Tips and Strategies
- —Identify the Subject First: Always find the actual subject of the sentence before deciding on the verb.
- —Know the Eight Rules: Master all eight rules of subject-verb agreement with examples.
- —Remember 'And' Makes Plural: Any compound subject with 'and' takes a plural verb.
- —'Or/Nor' Rule: With 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
- —Collective Nouns are Singular: Team, family, group, class always take singular verbs.
- —Indefinite Pronouns are Singular: Each, every, someone, anyone, everyone, nobody take singular verbs.
- —'With' is a Preposition: Don't confuse 'with' (preposition) with 'and' (conjunction).
- —Inverted Sentences: In 'There are...' or 'Here comes...', identify the real subject first.
- —Common Errors: Watch for 'everyone have' (wrong) vs 'everyone has' (correct).
- —Time Management: Spend 2-3 minutes per question on short answers, 5-6 minutes on long answers.
Important Questions to Practice
- 1. Explain subject-verb agreement and its importance. (2 marks)
- 2. What is the rule for compound subjects with 'and'? (2 marks)
- 3. Explain the rule for 'or' and 'nor' with examples. (2 marks)
- 4. Why is 'The boy with his friends is here.' correct? (2 marks)
- 5. Identify and correct all agreement errors in a paragraph. (5 marks)
- 6. Create sentences following different agreement rules. (5 marks)