Subject-Verb Agreement
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The dog run fast in the park.
B. The dogs runs fast in the park.
C. The dog runs fast in the park.
D. The dogs running fast in the park.
C. The dog runs fast in the park.
Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
A. The cat's are playing in the yard.
B. The cats' toys are scattered everywhere.
C. The cats tail is bushy.
D. The cats' is sleeping on the couch.
B. The cats' toys are scattered everywhere.
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
A. The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed in response.
B. After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
C. The girl laughed.
D. Because he was late, he missed the bus.
C. The girl laughed.
Which of the following is a noun phrase?
A. Jumped over the fence
B. The fluffy white cat
C. Runs quickly
D. Thought about leaving
B. The fluffy white cat
Which sentence uses the correct form of "there," "their," or "they're"?
A. There going to the park after lunch.
B. The children put they're toys away.
C. Their is no time to waste before the exam.
D. They're planning a trip to the mountains next weekend.
D. They're planning a trip to the mountains next weekend.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The basket of apples were on the table.
B. The basket of apples is on the table.
C. The basket of apples are on the table.
D. The basket of apples have been on the table.
B. The basket of apples is on the table.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes:
A. The childrens' playground was full of laughter.
B. The children's playground was full of laughter.
C. The childrens playground's was full of laughter.
D. The children's playground's was full of laughter.
B. The children's playground was full of laughter.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A. She went to the store after work.
B. The train arrived on time, but the passengers were still delayed.
C. When he opened the door, he saw his friends waiting.
D. Although it was late, she continued working on her project.
B. The train arrived on time, but the passengers were still delayed.
Which sentence contains a verb phrase?
A. The bright sun was shining.
B. A group of students in the hallway.
C. The tall building on the corner.
D. His favorite book on the shelf.
A. The bright sun was shining.
Which sentence uses the word "affect" correctly?
A. The new law will have a significant affect on small businesses.
B. The hurricane had a devastating affect on the town.
C. The bad weather did not affect our plans for the picnic.
D. His speech had a powerful affect on the audience.
C. The bad weather did not affect our plans for the picnic.
Which sentence is correct?
A. Everyone in the room know the answer.
B. Each of the players have a role on the team.
C. Someone in the group was speaking loudly.
D. Both of the options is appealing.
C. Someone in the group was speaking loudly.
Identify the sentence where the apostrophe is used incorrectly:
A. It's going to be a great day outside.
B. The dog wagged its tail when it saw me.
C. The teacher said its' time to start the quiz.
D. It's always a pleasure to see old friends.
C. The teacher said its' time to start the quiz.
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
A. We were tired, but we finished the project.
B. The boy who won the race is my cousin.
C. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
D. He ran, she walked, and they all arrived at the same time.
B. The boy who won the race is my cousin.
Which sentence includes a complex noun phrase?
A. She read an interesting article about climate change.
B. They will be meeting soon.
C. Running down the hill, he tripped and fell.
D. The dog barked loudly at the delivery person.
A. She read an interesting article about climate change.
Choose the sentence that uses "than" or "then" correctly:
A. I would rather go to the museum then the amusement park.
B. He finished the race faster than his opponent.
C. First, we’ll grab lunch, than we’ll head to the mall.
D. She is taller then her younger brother.
B. He finished the race faster than his opponent.
Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement:
A. Either the teacher or the students has the answer.
B. Neither the manager nor the employees takes a break during the shift.
C. Either the boys or the girl is going to win the race.
D. Neither the players nor the coach were prepared for the game.
C. Either the boys or the girl is going to win the race.
How should the apostrophe be placed in this sentence?
"The three sisters plans overlapped during the summer vacation."
A. sisters'
B. sister's
C. sisters
D. sister's'
A. sisters'
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. Running through the park, she tripped and fell.
B. Because it was raining.
C. We decided to stay indoors and watch a movie.
D. The child played with the puppy.
B. Because it was raining.
In the sentence "The boy running across the field won the race," the phrase "running across the field" serves as:
A. A noun phrase
B. A verb phrase
C. An adjective phrase
D. An adverb phrase
C. An adjective phrase
Identify the sentence that correctly uses "who" or "whom":
A. Whom is coming to the party tonight?
B. To who should I address the letter?
C. Whom did you invite to the conference?
D. Who should I send the invitation to?
C. Whom did you invite to the conference?
Which sentence correctly applies subject-verb agreement?
A. The flock of birds, which includes several rare species, fly south for the winter.
B. The team, who are known for their skill, play exceptionally well together.
C. A group of tourists, including children, was seen at the museum.
D. The books on the shelf needs to be returned to the library.
C. A group of tourists, including children, was seen at the museum.
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes to show joint ownership?
A. Jack's and Jill's new house is on the hill.
B. Jack and Jill's new house is on the hill.
C. Jack and Jill new house is on the hill.
D. Jacks' and Jill's new house is on the hill.
B. Jack and Jill's new house is on the hill.
Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
A. Although she studied hard, she didn’t pass the test.
B. The storm raged, but the family stayed safe because they were prepared.
C. The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.
D. The cat slept on the couch all day.
B. The storm raged, but the family stayed safe because they were prepared.
Which of the following sentences contains both a noun phrase and a verb phrase?
A. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
B. Quickly and silently, they moved through the dark forest.
C. Under the table, the kitten slept peacefully.
D. To win the prize, he worked tirelessly.
A. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
Select the sentence that uses "your" or "you're" correctly:
A. Your going to love the new movie.
B. You're shoes are under the table.
C. Make sure you pack your sunscreen for the trip.
D. I hope your not late for the meeting.
C. Make sure you pack your sunscreen for the trip.