English Teacher

Name______________________________________ Date ______________________Block__
Subject-Verb Agreement - Exercise 1

Circle the correct verb in each sentence below. In the line next to the sentence write down the rule# it applies to.
1. Emily and Greg (comes, come) to my house every Friday for lunch. Rule#_____
2. There (is, are) time to watch the movie. Rule#_____
3. My friends who are in the band (wants, want) me to play a musical instrument.
Rule#_____
4. My father or my brothers (is, are) coming with me to the ball game. Rule#_____
5. Everyone (needs, need) time to relax. Rule#_____
6. That bag of oranges (looks, look) fresh. Rule#_____
7. The lacrosse team (hopes, hope) to win the tournament next week. Rule#_____
8. Your trousers (needs, need) to be cleaned. Rule#_____
9. Some of the books on the shelf (is, are) dusty. Rule#_____
10. Even though the students like the class, a few (thinks, think) that it is too complicated
Rule#_____

-------------------------------------------------
Top of Form

Name______________________________________ Date ______________________Block__
Subject-Verb Agreement - Exercise 2
Circle the correct verb in each sentence below. In the line next to the sentence write down the rule# it applies to.
1. Mumps (is, are) not common among adults. Rule#_____
2. Viruses from third world countries (is, are) a major concern. Rule#_____
3. Most of the sand (is, are) wet from the high tide. Rule#_____
4. Either the two kittens or the puppy (sits, sit) in my lap while I watch television.
Rule#_____
5. A subject of great interest (is, are) rainforests. Rule#_____
6. Hansel and Gretel (is, are) a famous children's story. Rule#_____
7. The team members (is, are) arguing over the defense tactics. Rule#_____
8. The economics of the trip (was, were) pleasing. Rule#_____
9. Why (is, are) your parents going to Africa for a vacation? Rule#_____
10. The mayor and the governor