Let's solve each of these
Subject-Verb Agreement questions step by step and explain the reasoning behind each correct answer.
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1. Many forms ............... been received. (has/have)
✔ Answer: have
Explanation: "Many forms" is a plural subject, so it takes a plural verb.
→
"have been received"
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2. One of the thieves ............... been caught. (has/have)
✔ Answer: has
Explanation: "One of the thieves" refers to a single thief (singular), so the verb must be singular.
→
"has been caught"
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3. Ramu and Shyamu ............... playing chess. (is/are)
✔ Answer: are
Explanation: Two people (Ramu and Shyamu) = plural subject → requires plural verb.
→
"are playing chess"
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4. Each man and each woman ............... rejoicing. (was/were)
✔ Answer: was
Explanation: "Each man and each woman" treats both subjects individually (singular). When joined by "and" but referring to individual singular entities, the verb is singular.
→
"was rejoicing"
> Note: If it were "The men and women," then "were" would be correct.
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5. The horse and cart ............... lost. (is/are)
✔ Answer: is
Explanation: "The horse and cart" is considered a single unit (a compound noun acting as one entity), like a vehicle or team. So, it takes a singular verb.
→
"is lost"
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6. Mahi as well as her teachers ............... very much concerned. (is/are)
✔ Answer: is
Explanation: The main subject is "Mahi" (singular). "As well as her teachers" adds extra information but does not change the subject. The verb agrees with the main subject.
→
"is very much concerned"
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7. My brothers along with my friend ............... coming to my house. (was/were)
✔ Answer: were
Explanation: "My brothers" is the main subject (plural). "Along with my friend" is additional info, but doesn't affect number. Plural subject → plural verb.
→
"were coming to my house"
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8. Either of the two ............... suitable. (is/are)
✔ Answer: is
Explanation: "Either" means "one of the two" — always singular. So, use singular verb.
→
"is suitable"
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9. Neither of the two girls ............... going to win the competition. (is/are)
✔ Answer: is
Explanation: "Neither" means "not one nor the other" — singular in meaning. So, use singular verb.
→
"is going to win..."
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10. A number of migratory birds ............... coming to India during winter. (are/is)
✔ Answer: are
Explanation: "A number of" means "many" and is followed by a plural noun. So, the verb must be plural.
→
"are coming to India..."
> Note: "The number of" would take a singular verb, but here it's "A number of."
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
have
2.
has
3.
are
4.
was
5.
is
6.
is
7.
were
8.
is
9.
is
10.
are
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on subject verb agreement for grade 8.