Subject-Verb Agreement Basics
Choose the correct verb: The dog (run/runs) fast.
runs
Either the cat or the dogs (is/are) outside.
are
True or False: Use a comma after an introductory phrase.
True
Add comma(s): "Yes I will go."
"Yes, I will go."
"No I don't want any dessert."
"No, I don't want any dessert."
Choose the correct verb: The students (enjoy/enjoys) the lesson.
enjoy
Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) late.
were
Correct the comma usage:
The students who studied hard, passed the exam.
The students who studied hard passed the exam.
Add comma(s): "I bought apples oranges and bananas."
"I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
"After school I did my homework."
"After school, I did my homework."
Choose the correct verb: She (like/likes) pizza.
likes
The team (has/have) a new coach.
has
Choose the correct sentence:
A. We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy and Madrid, Spain.
B. We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.
B. We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.
Add comma(s): "Before the test make sure you study."
"Before the test, make sure you study."
"The group of students are here."
"The group of students is here."
Choose the correct verb: The books (is/are) on the table.
are
Each of the boys (has/have) a ticket.
has
Where should the comma(s) go?
"Today's date is Monday May 5 2025."
After Monday and 5: "Today's date is Monday, May 5, 2025."
Add comma(s): "Let's eat Grandma!"
"Let's eat, Grandma!"
"The tall handsome boy walk to school every day."
"The tall, handsome boy walks to school every day."
The data (shows/show) a significant increase in sales.
show
The news (is/are) surprising.
is
Where should the comma(s) go?
"Dr. Green the school principal is an outstanding administrator."
After Green and principal: "Dr. Green, the school principal, is an outstanding administrator."
Add comma(s): "Sally said "I will be there.""
"Sally said, "I will be there.""
"Neither of the boys have done their homework"
"Neither of the boys has done their homework."