How To Solve Subject-Verb Agreement Questions Quickly

Sample Questions

Question 1.

The cost of grocery these days ___ rose.

1. Has
2. Have
3. Is
4. Are

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The subject is singular that is a cost which is why “has” is the right answer.

Question 2.

He and his sister were carried by his father on his shoulders.

1. His father carried his sister and him on his shoulders.
2. On his father’s shoulders, he and his sister were carried.
3. His father carried him and his sister on his shoulders.
4. No change

Correct Sentence: A
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as the subject comes before the verb (father carried), also it uses “his sister and him” which is grammatically the right form.

Question 3.

Choose the right sentence:

1. Each one of the pants have a pocket.
2. Each one of the pants has a pocket

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

‘Each one’ is an appositive that always takes singular form with it. Therefore, has is the correct choice.

Question 4.

Identify the error in the sentence:

This artist, along with some other, plays the guitar on stage.

1. This artist
2. Along with
3. Other
4. Plays

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The subject does not agree with the verb here as the sentence use ‘along with’ where “others” should be used instead of “other.”