Rules
Are the phrases: with, of, are, in, between, or for, examples of a subject?
No
The dogs runs every morning.
The dogs RUN every morning.
What is the simple subject in this sentence?: “Along with his teammates, the captain leads the team”
Captain
True or false this sentence is correct?: Everyone in the class are ready for the test.
False: Correct sentence: Everyone in the class IS ready for the test.
The group of students (is/are) going on a field trip?
The group of students IS going on a field trip.
What is the subject in this sentence: "The basket of apples is heavy"
Basket
The team of doctors were ready for surgery.
The team of doctors WAS ready for surgery.
Whats the subject in this sentence?: “The bouquet of lilies smells so nice”
Bouquet
True or false this sentence is correct?: "One of my friends like to cook"
False: One of my friends LIKES to cook
Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) prepared for the quiz?
Neither the teacher nor the students WERE prepared for the quiz.
What type of subject is being used in this sentence?: "Physics is an important class.”
Plural form subject
Either the teachers or the principal are responsible.
Either the teachers or the principal IS responsible.
Whats the verb that agrees with the subject in this sentence?: "The sound of the ocean helps me fall asleep at night."
Helps
True or false this subject agrees with its verb properly?: "The box of chocolates are on the table"
False: "The box of chocolates IS on the table"
The team (celebrate/celebrates) after every win?
The team CELEBRATES after every win.
When 2 subjects are joined by "and" what verb is being used?
plural verb
Each of the players on the teams who was practicing late were given a reward.
Each of the players on the teams who were practicing late WAS given a reward.
in this sentence what word makes the verb plural?: "A number of mistakes were found in the essay"
Mistakes
True or false is this sentence correct?: "The pack of wolves runs through the forest"
True
There (is/are) a variety of opinions that (influence/influences) the final decision?
There ARE a variety of opinions that INFLUENCE the final decision.
Compound subjects with the word “or” or “nor” require what type of verb? (pural/sigular,both)
Both types of verbs
Neither the coach nor the players was prepared.
Neither the coach nor the players WERE prepared.
Laughing
True or false: Compound subjects connected by "and" usually require a plural verb.
True
No one except the editors who work overnight (know/knows) the final decision?
No one except the editors who work overnight KNOWS the final decision.