SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT 33.

Nobody …………(knows/know) everything, and nobody

…………(is/are) expected to be perfect.
Directions: Choose the correct word for each blank from the pair of 34. One hundred and eighty seven miles …………(is/are) a long way
words given in brackets. to go for a good fish supper.
35. Three hundred rupees …………(is/are) a large sum to pay for this
1. The rhythm of the breeze ……………(is/are) calming. kind of cheap amusement.
2. All the cats in the neighbourhood …………(is/are) sitting near the 36. The buttons, which are quite plain, are very cheap : twelve dozen
garbage bin. …………(costs/cost) five shillings.
3. I …………(am/are) planning to watch a movie over the weekned 37. Perhaps his means …………(is/are) not very extensive, and will
and they …………(am/are) also keen on joining me. got admit of a vry expensive outlay.
4. The suffering of the saints …………(is/are) an issue that is 38. The annals of Roger of Hoveden …………(provide/provides) an
frequently addresed in the word of God. account of the battle of Gisors between Richard I of England and
5. The quality of the beverages produced by this espresso machine Philip Augustus of France, which took place in 1198.
…………(is/are) pathetic. 39. Between 1400 and 1500 the premises …………(was/were)
6. It appears from the judgement of the Supreme Court itself that the expanded considerably to allow for a larger contingent of monks
termination of the services of the workmen …………(was/were) than the original dozen.
conceded to be a retrenchment. 40. The trousers he was wearing last night …………(was/were)
7. Statistics …………(is/are) often the least favourite optional tartan.
subject in college. 41. The nuptials …………(was/were) solemnized with such
8. The news about his father’s death …………(were/was) kept secret demonstrations of joy that nothing else was discoursed of.
till he completed his race at the university stadium. 42. Some of the miscreants have been locked up in this prison since
9. Conunctivitis …………(cause/causes) inflammation of the the early 1990s and noen of them …………(has/have) escaped.
membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the outer part of 43. When the students thought another student was having a fit, they
the eyeball. became scared and none of them …………(was/were) just
10. The Netherlands …………(were/was) one of the first apathetic or indifferent.
parliamentary democracies. 44. It appears that they jury …………(has/have) reached a verdict
11. The Skoda Yeti and the Fabia …………(has/have) spearheaded regarding the recently released Jonah Hex movie.
the growth in the sales of Skoda cars. 45. The team …………(are/is) trying their best to channel the
12. The famous author and playwright …………(has/have) suddently frustrations into motivation and they still need time to getl.
disappeared from the literary circle. 46. It is not the tenants but the landlord who …………
13. The actor and the director …………(was/were) felicitated at the (decide/decides) the monthly rent for the premises.
annual function. 47. The team leader but not his team members …………(is/are)
14. The long and short of the matter …………(is/are) that the entitled to the performance bonus that the company gives out
countries will have to deliver on their commitment. quarterly.
15. The teacher, as well as the student, …………(is/are) a learner. 48. In targeting the learned audience, it often happens that a large
16. The directors of the company, together with the CEO, ………… percentage of actual consumers …………(is/are) overlooked.
(have/has) decided to implement new employee welfare polciies 49. A large percentage of the younger generation …………(was/
from the next financial year. were) ignorant about India’s flagship scientific programme on
17. He, along with his parents, …………(are/is) scheduled to be in account of poor publicity.
Pocatello for the conference. 50. One of the memories that …………(stands/stand) out the most in
18. Each participant …………(were/was) categorized into one of four my mind is related to something that happened to me in the fourth
groups. grade.
19. Each day and each hour of a BAI wildlife safari …………(is/are) 51. One of the major problems we have encountered here …………
carefully planned. (is/are) the inability of the authorities to modify their procedures
20. Every mother and every child …………(have/has) the right to to meet emergency conditions.
health care. 52. There …………(is/are) no better way to solve this problem.
21. Each of the applicants …………(were/was) interviewed 53. Here …………(come/comes) the leaders of tomorrow!
individually. 54. …………(do/does) your dog normally bark at all strangers?
22. Neither life nor happiness …………(is/are) achieved by the 55. Where …………(is/are) the remaining pages of this novel?
pursuit of irrational whims. 56. She requested that he not …………(talk/talks) with his mouth
23. If either of the boys …………(go/goes) to live with her, it should full.
be under a joint custody order. 57. I wish it …………(was/were) my birthday already so that I could
24. Many a puny child, incapable of vigorous effort of mind or body open my presents.
…………(is/are) the victim of an impoverished diet. 58. If Samuel …………(was/were) a pilot, we wouldn’t have to spend
25. If more than one job …………(is/are) currnetly selected, the so much money on airfare.
action will be applied to the one last selected. 59. I wish she …………(was/were) able to drop her inhibitions and
26. He never wants people to think that his happiness or his success express herself freely.
…………(originate/originates) from anyone or anythign but God. 60. Her requirement for a prospective groom is that he …………
27. No rule or policy …………(is/are) effective without proper (be/is) able to maintain proper worklife balance.
implementation. 61. The CEO recommended that the rules pertaining to unavailed
28. Since neither push nor shove …………(make/makes) you feel or leaves …………(be/are) changed immediately.
look your best, here are a few self control strategies I’ve found to
be useful.
29. Neither the boy nor his parents …………(has/have) been seen in
public since, leading to fears for their safety.
30. It’s as if either she or I …………(is/am) looking for an excuse to
yell at each other now.
31. Anyone …………(is/are) allowed to enter the park regardless of
age.
32. During the period that the group is together, everybody …………
(is/are) expected to be fully committed to the common goals.