Subject – verb agreement

The verb should agree with the subject in number and person. That means if the subject is a singular noun or pronoun, the verb should also be singular. Likewise, a plural subject requires a plural verb.

Complete the following sentences with a verb that agrees with the subject.

1. Our team ………………… going to lose the match.

2. A number of people ………………… tried to find the treasure.

3. The majority of criminals …………………. non-violent.

4. A lot of social problems ………………… caused by poverty.

5. A couple of my friends ………………… going to open a travel agency.

6. One of my friends ……………….. going to Venezuela.

7. Wasps ..................... a serious problem in our garden.

8. A good knowledge of three languages ..................... necessary for this job.

9. The police ……………….. looking for a balding man in his forties.

10. Many cattle ……………….. died because of the drought.

Answers

1. Our team is going to lose the match.

2. A number of people have tried to find the treasure.

3. The majority of criminals are non-violent.

4. A lot of social problems are caused by poverty.

5. A couple of my friends are going to open a travel agency.

6. One of my friends is going to Venezuela.

7. Wasps are a serious problem in our garden.

8. A good knowledge of three languages is necessary for this job.

9. The police are looking for a balding man in his forties.

10. Many cattle have died because of the drought.