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Subject Verb Agreement MCQ for CBSE Class-9 and Class-10


Sir, our list of grievances here ________ a long one.

  • are
  • were
  • is
  • was
  • Correct Option: C  [ is ]

    Remark: "list" is a singular noun, and when referring to a singular entity, the verb should also be singular.

Neither John nor his friends ___ invited.

  • was
  • were
  • is
  • are
  • Correct Option: B  [ were ]

    Remark: The verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Here, "friends" is plural, so the verb should be "were."

The news ___ very surprising.

  • is
  • are
  • have
  • has
  • Correct Option: A  [ is ]

    Remark: "News" is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb.

Each of the students ________ responsible for keeping this room clean.

  • are
  • has
  • is
  • have
  • Correct Option: C  [ is ]

    Remark:

I _______ tennis every Sunday morning.

  • playing
  • play
  • am playing
  • am play
  • Correct Option: B  [ play ]

    Remark:

The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet __________ arrived.

  • is
  • have
  • has
  • are
  • Correct Option: C  [ has ]

    Remark:

The team _______ playing well.

  • have
  • were
  • is
  • are
  • Correct Option: C  [ is ]

    Remark: "team" is a collective noun and should be treated as a singular entity. Therefore, the verb "is" (singular) used.

Neither John nor Alex __________ scored the century.

  • have
  • was
  • has
  • is
  • Correct Option: C  [ has ]

    Remark: in case "Neither-Nor" the verb must agree with the second subject (the subject closer to the verb).

The student, as well as his teacher ________ going on the excursion.

  • have
  • has
  • were
  • was
  • Correct Option: D  [ was ]

    Remark:

The children ___ playing in the park.

  • is
  • are
  • has
  • were
  • Correct Option: B  [ are ]

    Remark: "Children" is a plural noun, so it takes a plural verb.

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