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


Ashok as well his brothers _________ coming today.

  • are
  • were
  • had been
  • is
  • Correct Option: D  [ is ]

    Remark:

Every girl and every boy ________ given a silver medal.

  • are
  • was
  • has
  • have
  • Correct Option: B  [ was ]

    Remark: If a subject is modified by the words "each" or "every" that subject is singular and will take a singular verb.

One of the boys ________ been given a book.

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

    Remark: "One of" is followed by "plural noun/pronoun" and "singular helping verb"

Each of the students _______ given a task to complete.

  • were
  • was
  • have
  • have been
  • Correct Option: B  [ was ]

    Remark: If a subject is modified by the words "each" or "every" that subject is singular and will take a singular verb.

The Moon _______ around the Earth

  • move
  • moving
  • moved
  • moves
  • Correct Option: D  [ moves ]

    Remark: Subject is "Moon" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.
    When universal truths are mentioned, the verb used should be the simple present tense.

The public _______ the thief red-handed.

  • catch
  • caught
  • is caught
  • catching
  • Correct Option: B  [ caught ]

    Remark:

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 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).

Our Principal and Chairman of the occasion ________ arrived.

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

    Remark:

This magazine _________ twice weekly.

  • is appearing
  • appearing
  • appears
  • appeared
  • Correct Option: C  [ appears ]

    Remark: Subject is "Magazine" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.

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