Subject-Verb Agreement . Exercise

1.  There ____________ several reasons why you should reconsider your decision.
 ARE
 IS

You're right!

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2.  Howard and Vincent, who ____________ a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business.
 RUNS
 RUN

You're right!

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3.  Both of the statues on the shelf ____________ broken.
 ARE
 IS

You're right!

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4.  The fishing boat that has been tied up at the pier for three days ____________ finally on its way this morning.
Remember that a subject and its verb are not always together.
 WAS
 WERE

You're right!

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5.  The chairman, along with his two assistants, ____________ to attend the annual convention.
 PLAN
 PLANS

You're right!

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6.  The issues of inflation and tax reform ____________ to be on everyone's mind.
 CONTINUE
 CONTINUES

You're right!

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7.  Juan or Julian ____________ the conference room each week.
 PREPARE
 PREPARES

The correct response is "PREPARES".

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8.  Not one of the performers ____________ at the party after the concert.
 WERE
 WAS

The correct response is "WAS".

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9.  The results of the election ____________ not available for two days.
 WERE
 WAS

You're right!

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10.  When there ____________ thunderstorms approaching, we are always reminded of the threat of tornadoes.
 IS
 ARE

You're right!

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Results: 8 Correct -- 2 Wrong -- 0 Skipped