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Subject Verb Agreement MCQ for CBSE Class-9 and Class-10
Q11. Every man, woman and child ________ charmed.
The correct answer is: was.
Because "Every" refers to a single person, so the subject is singular and uses the singular verb "was".
With words like every, each, or one thing, the verb is usually singular.
Every student was ready for the test.
Q12. Not only Pinki but also her friends _________ buying books.
The correct answer is 'are'.
The verb matches the nearer subject 'friends' (plural), so we use 'are'.
When not only... but also connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
Not only Pinki but also her friends are buying books.
Q13. The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet __________ arrived.
The correct answer is: The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet has arrived.
The subject is singular (The Prime Minister). The phrase with his cabinet does not change the number, so we use has.
A singular subject takes a singular verb; phrases with with do not change the subject number.
The captain with the crew is ready.
Q14. My friend, philosopher and guide _________ my father.
"friend, philosopher and guide" refers to one person.
Q15. Neither John nor Alex __________ scored the century.
in case "Neither-Nor" the verb must agree with the second subject (the subject closer to the verb).
Q16. Neither of the two stores _________ open.
Sentence begins with "neither" or "either" without the "or/nor" combination, the verb is singular.
Q17. The student, as well as his teacher ________ going on the excursion.
Explanation: - The subject is the singular "The student" even though the phrase "as well as his teacher" adds another noun. With such parenthetical addition, the verb agrees with the main subject: singular → was going (past continuous). - Options A (have) and C (were) clash with the singular subject. B (has) could fit a different tense but not with the present continuous sense here; the given sentence uses going (progressive), so "was going" is appropriate. Exam Tip: When a phrase like "as well as" adds information, ignore it for subject-verb agreement; treat the main subject (before the phrase) as the one to agree with.
Q18. Mother ________ to talk to you.
Subject is "Mother" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.
Q19. This magazine _________ twice weekly.
Subject is "Magazine" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.
Q20. The Moon _______ around the Earth
Subject is "Moon" a Singular noun, go with singular verb. When universal truths are mentioned, the verb used should be the simple present tense.
