Subject / Verb Agreement Quiz

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In each of the following sentences, circle the verb form in parentheses that agrees with the subject. 1. There (is, are) only one wonder that still stands. 2. Everyone in Egypt (know, knows) about the ancient pyramid of Khufu. 3. Either Earline or Helga (say, says) that four huge cathedrals could fit inside this pyramid. 4. How many of the wonders (was, were) destroyed by earthquakes? 5. One of the wonders (was, were) sold for scrap metal. 6. Jeremy and Angelo (is, are) building a model of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. 7. A committee (decide, decides) on seven new wonders. 8. Anyone with a suggestion (has, have) the right to submit it. 9. Many tall buildings in this country (is, are) being considered. 10. There (is, are) many modern creations that would qualify. In the following sentences, draw a line through each incorrect verb and write the correct form on the line provided. If a sentence is already correct, write C. _______________11. Neither of the children know how to swim. _______________ 12. Each of Lynn Whitfields roles is demanding. _______________ 13. The trial of the three suspects has been postponed. _______________ 14. Neither John nor Bob have gotten a haircut. _______________ 15. Heres some ballots that have not been counted. _______________ 16. Bread and bagels was not on the same aisle of the grocery store. _______________ 17. Every one of the games were close. _______________ 18. Do either of the doctors make house calls? _______________ 19. The swarm of hungry locusts are devouring the wheat crop. _______________ 20. Either the students or their teacher have the days attendance report.