Subject Verb Agreement
Choose the correct sentence: A) She go to school every day. B) She goes to school every day.
B) She goes to school every day.
Choose the correct pronoun: (He / Him) is my best friend.
He
Write the correct possessive form: the hat of the boy
the boy’s hat
Choose the correctly placed modifier: A) She almost drove her kids to school every day. B) She drove her kids to school almost every day.
B)
Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure: A) I like reading, to swim, and biking. B) I like reading, swimming, and biking.
B)
Fill in the blank: The team ___ winning the match. (is / are)
is
Fill in: Each student must bring ___ own lunch.
his or her (or their in modern English)
Choose the correct form: The cats tail / The cat’s tail
The cat’s tail
Identify the error: Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by John.
Dangling modifier (should be: Running quickly, John crossed the finish line.)
Fix the sentence: She wanted to dance, sing, and was acting.
She wanted to dance, sing, and act.
Which verb fits? Neither of the answers ___ correct. (is / are)
is
What is the antecedent of the pronoun “they” in this sentence? “The teachers said they would arrive soon.”
The teachers
Correct the sentence: Its a beautiful day.
It’s a beautiful day.
Correct the misplaced modifier: She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
She served the children sandwiches on paper plates.
Identify the error: My goals are to graduate, getting a job, and to travel.
Not parallel — should be: to graduate, to get a job, and to travel.
Correct the error: The list of items are on the desk.
The list of items is on the desk.
Correct the error: Me and John went to the store.
John and I went to the store.
Make this plural possessive: the toys of the children
the children’s toys
Fill in the blank with an appropriate modifier: The exam was ___ difficult that everyone needed extra time.
so
Correct the sentence: He is smart, hardworking, and he likes to help others.
He is smart, hardworking, and helpful. (Make all adjectives)
Neither the students nor the teacher ___ willing to change their schedule.
A) are
B) is
C) were
D) have been
B
Identify the error:
Each of the athletes must submit their medical form before Friday.
A) No error
B) “Each” should be plural
C) “Their” should be replaced with “his or her”
D) “Before Friday” should be “until Friday”
C
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
A) The teachers’ lounge is next to the principals office.
B) The teachers lounge is next to the principal’s office.
C) The teacher’s lounge is next to the principal’s office.
D) The teachers lounge is next to the principals’ office.Explain the difference between “it’s” and “its.”
C) The teacher’s lounge is next to the principal’s office.
Choose the sentence with the correct modifier placement.
A) Covered in icing, the students ate the cake quickly.
B) The students ate the cake covered in icing quickly.
C) The students quickly ate the cake covered in icing.
D) The students covered in icing ate the cake quickly.
C) The students quickly ate the cake covered in icing.
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
A) The project requires creativity, being organized, and to communicate clearly.
B) The project requires creativity, organization, and clear communication.
C) The project requires to be creative, organized, and communicate clearly.
D) The project requires creativity, organizing, and to communicate clearly.
B) The project requires creativity, organization, and clear communication.