Fill in the blanks.
1. Each student ........................ asked to recite the poem.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular noun and a singular verb with each.
2. Every word she spoke ..................... a lie.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each and every.
3. Either plan ............................. me.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after either and neither.
4. ............................. essay was good.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. Each girl .............................. carrying a bouquet.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each and every.
6. ............................ answer is correct.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. Neither child ............................ able to solve the problem.
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Wrong!
Use a singular verb after either and neither.
8. .......................... method has pros and cons.
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Wrong!
9. .......................... applicant has to take an exam.
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Wrong!
10. Each ......................... was asked the same question.
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Wrong!
Use a singular noun after each and every.
11. Each adult citizen .......................... a vote.
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Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each.
12. Each method ........................... its inherent flaws.
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Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each.
Answers
- Each student was asked to recite the poem.
- Every word she spoke was a lie.
- Either plan suits me.
- Each/Every essay was good.
- Each girl was carrying a bouquet.
- Neither answer is correct.
- Neither child was able to solve the problem.
- Each method has pros and cons.
- Every applicant has to take an exam.
- Each child was asked the same question.
- Each adult citizen has a vote.
- Each method has its inherent flaws.
