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


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The modern student _________ the importance of physical exercise.

  • understood
  • understand
  • have understand
  • understands
Correct Option: D  [ understands ]

Explanation: singular subject (i.e student) takes singular verb (i.e understands).
Note: generally verb ends with "s" is singular.

Each of the students _______ given a task to complete.

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

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

Neither the books nor the magazine ________ on the shelf.

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

Explanation: The verb agrees with the closer part of the subject, which is "magazine" in this case. Here "Magazine" is singular subject, so "was" used.

The team _______ playing well.

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

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

Everyone _______ at the party.

  • dance
  • dances
  • are dances
  • have dances
Correct Option: B  [ dances ]

Explanation: "everyone" is considered a singular pronoun (subject), singular verb should be used.

Not Amit but his brothers ______ to the store

  • walk
  • walks
  • are walk
  • have walk
Correct Option: A  [ walk ]

Explanation: If plural subjects are joined by "or," "nor," or "but," the verb must only agree with the subject that is closest to it.

Every girl and every boy ________ given a silver medal.

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

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

Unless we ______ now we can't be on time.

  • will start
  • start
  • starts
  • will be starting
Correct Option: B  [ start ]

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The furniture in this room _______ made of teak.

  • are
  • have
  • is
  • No correction
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Explanation: Furniture is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural, so furniture is a singular subject.

Not only my parents but also I _______ regretting the change of school.

  • are
  • is
  • am
  • No option is appropriate
Correct Option: C  [ am ]

Explanation: in case "Not only...but also" the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.
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