Fill in the blanks.
1Each student ............... asked to recite the poem.
Wrong!
Use a singular noun and a singular verb with each.
2Every word she spoke ............... a lie.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each and every.
3Either plan ............... me.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after either and neither.
4............... essay was good.
Wrong!
5Each girl ............... carrying a bouquet.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each and every.
6............... answer is correct.
Wrong!
7Neither child ............... able to solve the problem.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after either and neither.
8............... method has pros and cons.
Wrong!
9............... applicant has to take an exam.
Wrong!
10Each ............... was asked the same question.
Wrong!
Use a singular noun after each and every.
11Each adult citizen ............... a vote.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each.
12Each method ............... its inherent flaws.
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after each.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Each student was asked to recite the poem.
- Every word she spoke was a lie.
- Either plan suits me.
- Either each or 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.
- Either could be used here 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.
