Quiz 3
Common Errors - Agreement of Subject & Verb
Gammar Notes
Enter your name:
1.
Two books as well as a penknife _________ presented to me at the ceremony.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
was
(d)
were
a
b
c
d
2.
Stephen and your brother ________ not been late this term.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
has
(d)
have
a
b
c
d
3.
A slide-rule with its case ________ been removed from my table.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
has
(d)
have
a
b
c
d
4.
You as well as he ________ to leave the house immediately.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
am
(d)
has
a
b
c
d
5.
The lack of love, affection and kindness in this boy's home ________ partly the cause of his misbehaviour.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
has
(d)
have
a
b
c
d
6.
Neither of the workmen ________ any reason for complaint.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
has
(d)
have
a
b
c
d
7.
Either you or your brother ________ to blame.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
am
(d)
were
a
b
c
d
8.
Which sentence is correct?
(a)
Every boy and every girl were tested for physical fitness.
(b)
Every boys and every girls were tested for physical fitness.
(c)
Every boy and every girl was tested for physical fitness.
(d)
Every boys and every girls was tested for physical fitness.
a
b
c
d
9.
Of all the days in the week none ________ more pleasant to me than Sunday.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
has
(d)
have
a
b
c
d
10.
None of the people who took part in the race _______ willing to abide by the decision of the referee.
(a)
is
(b)
are
(c)
was
(d)
were
a
b
c
d
