Singular/Plural noun or pronoun
Identify the subject and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
His favourite movie is a classic science fiction film from the 80s.
Subject: His favourite movie
Verb: is
Correction: no error
Identify the subject and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points if you can name the type of noun the subject is)
An ancient manuscript have been found in the library.
Subject: an ancient manuscript
Verb: have been found
Correction: has been found
Type of noun: countable noun
Identify the subject (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Somebody have left their bag on the table.
Subject: Somebody
Verb: have (left)
Correction: has left
Identify the subject (Quantifier) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Both of the books is on the shelf.
Subject: Both of the books
Verb: is
Correction: are
Identify the main subject that the verb modifies. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Kishan, like his brothers, enjoy tennis.
Main subject: Kishan
Verb: enjoy
Correction: enjoys
Identify the subject(s) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
The team manager and his players was almost late for the pre-game briefing.
Subject(s): Team manager, his players
Verb: was
Correction: were
Identify the subject and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points if you can name the type of noun the subject is)
A pair of shoes are missing from the closet.
Subject: A pair of shoes
Verb: are
Correction: is ("A pair of" makes it singular)
Type of noun: Collective noun
Identify the subject (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
None were present at the meeting.
Subject: None
Verb: were
Correction: was
Identify the subject (Quantifier) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Many of the cars was parked in front of the building.
Subject: Many of the cars
Verb: was
Correction: were
Identify the main subject that the verb modifies. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
My children, together with my neighbour has gone to the concert.
Main subject: My children
Verb: has
Correction: have
Identify the subject(s) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
He do not like the new policy that were enacted by the local government.
Subject(s): He, policy
Verb: do not, were
Correction: does not, was
Identify the subject and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points for providing the singular form of "criteria")
The criteria for admission to the program are extremely strict.
Subject: Criteria
Verb: are
Correction: no error
Bonus (singular form of criteria): criterion
Identify the subject (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Everyone know the answer to the question.
Subject: Everyone
Verb: know
Correction: knows
Identify the subject (Quantifier) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Few tourists visits that area as it is known to be unsafe.
Subject (Quantifier): Few
Verb: visits
Correction: visit
Identify the main subject that the verb modifies. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Either the ruler or the pencils belongs to Mei Leen.
Main subject: pencils (Either .... or --> agree with the subject closest to it)
Verb: belongs
Correction: belong
Identify the subject(s) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points if you can specify the term for a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.)
They was late for the meeting that was due to begin at 7pm sharp.
Subject(s): They, meeting
Verb: was, was
Correction: were, no error
Bonus: Pronouns (take the place of a noun in a sentence)
Identify the subject(s) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points if you can name what type of nouns the subject(s) are.)
The weather and traffic was horrendous in the morning.
Subject(s): weather, traffic
Type of nouns: uncountable nouns
Verb: was
Correction: were (Plural verb)
Identify the subject (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Neither of the books Tim wanted are available in the library.
Subject: Neither of the books
Verb: are
Correction: is
Identify the subject (Quantifier) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
Most of the cake have been eaten by the guests.
Subject: Most of the cake ("most" is singular when it refers to part of an uncountable noun)
Verb: have
Correction: has
Identify the main subject that the verb modifies. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
My friend, as well as her cousins, are moving to Fiji.
Main subject: my friend
Verb: are
Correction: is
Identify the subject(s) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
The committee leader have made his decision about the proposal, but the members is unwilling to accept the decision.
Subject(s): committee leader, members
Verb(s): have made, is
Correction: has made, are
Identify the subject(s) and the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. (Bonus points for providing two other examples of uncountable nouns)
The information and advice provided to us is not helpful at all.
Subject(s): information, advice
Verb: is
Correction: are (plural verb)
Bonus (other examples of uncountable nouns): water, news, furniture, music..
Identify the subject(s) (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
One of the students have finished his assignment, but the others are still struggling with the assignment.
Subject(s): One of the students, others
Verb(s): have finished, are
Correction: has finished, no error
Identify the subject(s) (Quantifier) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
Both of the teachers were unhappy with the results, but neither of them have a clear solution.
Subject(s): Both of the teachers, neither of them
Verb(s): were, have
Correction: no error, has
Identify the main subject that the verb modifies. Correct the verb if it is incorrect.
All the trees except the one with fruits is to be chopped down.
Main subject: All (the trees)... except
Verb: is
Correction: are
Identify the subject(s) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
Those tastes delicious but I is not a fan of them as they are rather salty.
Subject(s): Those, I, they
Verb(s): tastes, is, are
Correction: taste, am, no error
Identify the subject(s) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
The apparatus for the next experiment has been set up, but the equipment still need to be organised.
Subject(s): apparatus, equipment
Verb(s): has been, need
Correction: has been, needs (Singular verbs if taken separately)
Identify the subject(s) (Indefinite pronoun) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
Each of the players are very eager for the match to start, but the coach is more focused on finalising the strategy.
Subject: Each of the players, coach
Verb(s): are, is
Correction: is, no error
Identify the subject(s) (Quantifier) and the verb(s). Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
Many of the team members has contributed valuable ideas, but most of them were not implemented.
Subject(s): Many of the team members, most of them (the ideas)
Verb(s): has, were
Correction: have, no error
Identify the main subject(s) that the verb(s) modifies. Correct the verb(s) if it is incorrect.
Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the sudden change in schedule that were supposed to take place tomorrow afternoon.
Main subject(s): the students, change in schedule
Verb(s): was, were
Correction: were, was