Subject-Verb Agreement practice worksheet with 12 multiple-choice questions.

Let's go through each question in the Subject-Verb Agreement exercise and solve them one by one with explanations.

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1. Anyone ______ to see the film please stand up.

A. who want
B. who wants
C. that want
D. that wants

✔ Correct answer: B. who wants

Explanation:
"Anyone" is a singular indefinite pronoun. The relative clause "who wants" refers back to "anyone," which is singular, so the verb must be singular: wants.
Also, "who" is preferred over "that" in formal English when referring to people.
So, "Anyone who wants..." is correct.

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2. ____ the United Nations ____ in New York or Washington D.C.?

A. Do, lie
B. Is, lies
C. Does, lie
D. Is, lie

✔ Correct answer: D. Is, lie

Explanation:
"The United Nations" is a collective noun treated as singular in this context.
The verb should be is, not "do/does".
But we need to use the base form of the verb after "is" in questions:
→ "Is the United Nations in New York or Washington D.C.?"
Wait — actually, the sentence seems to be asking about location, but the verb “lie” (meaning "to be located") is used incorrectly here.

Actually, the correct structure for a yes/no question about location:
> "Is the United Nations in New York or Washington D.C.?"

So the verb is "is", and then "lie" is not needed — unless it's part of an inverted structure.

But the options include "lie" as a verb. Let’s check:

If the sentence were:
> "Does the United Nations lie in New York or Washington D.C.?"
That would be grammatically correct — using "does" + base verb "lie".

But "Do the United Nations lie..." is incorrect because "United Nations" is singular → requires "does".

So:
- A. Do, lie → ✘ (plural auxiliary for singular subject)
- B. Is, lies → ✘ ("lies" is third person singular, but "is" doesn't go with "lies")
- C. Does, lie → ✔ This is correct: "Does the United Nations lie...?"
- D. Is, lie → ✘ "Is" can’t be followed by "lie" in this construction

Wait! Actually, "lie" means "to be located", and the correct form is:

> "Does the United Nations lie in New York or Washington D.C.?"

So C. Does, lie is correct.

But let's double-check:
"Does" is used with singular subjects, and "lie" is the base form.

✔ Correct answer: C. Does, lie

(Note: Some might say "is located", but "lie" is acceptable in British English for geographical location.)

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3. Each boy and each girl _____ to take temperature in the school.

A. are ask
B. are asked
C. is ask
D. is asked

✔ Correct answer: D. is asked

Explanation:
"Each boy and each girl" — even though two nouns, "each" makes both singular. So the subject is singular.
We need a singular verb: is
And passive voice: is asked
So: "Each boy and each girl is asked..."

✔ D. is asked

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4. The style and the colour of the sofa _____ both perfect for what we want.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were

✔ Correct answer: B. are

Explanation:
"Style and colour" are two separate things → plural subject.
Even though they refer to one sofa, the subject is compound: style and colour = plural.
So the verb should be are.
Also, present tense: "are" not "was/were".

✔ B. are

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5. The Olympic Games _____ every four years.

A. is hold
B. is held
C. are hold
D. are held

✔ Correct answer: D. are held

Explanation:
"The Olympic Games" is a plural noun (refers to multiple games).
It is passive: the games are held.
So: are held

✔ D. are held

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6. Every teacher and every student _____ the new classroom during the earthquake.

A. is used to
B. are used to
C. is used for
D. are used for

✔ Correct answer: A. is used to

Explanation:
"Every teacher and every student" — each is singular. Even though two people, "every" makes it singular.
So subject is singular → needs is
"Used to" means accustomed to something.
"Used for" means purpose.

The sentence says: "used the new classroom" — meaning accustomed to using it.

So: "Every teacher and every student is used to the new classroom..."

✔ A. is used to

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7. Everybody _____ asked to have ten exercise books and every exercise book _____ one dollar.

A. is, is
B. is, are
C. are, are
D. are, is

✔ Correct answer: A. is, is

Explanation:
"Everybody" is singular → is
"Every exercise book" is singular → is

So:
- Everybody is asked...
- Every exercise book is one dollar.

✔ A. is, is

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8. In China many _____ English.

A. a student study
B. a student studies
C. a students studies
D. students studies

✔ Correct answer: none of these? Wait...

Let’s analyze:

"Many" is plural → needs a plural subject and verb.

Options:
A. a student study → ✘ "a student" is singular, "study" is plural → wrong
B. a student studies → ✘ singular
C. a students studies → ✘ "a students" is ungrammatical
D. students studies → ✘ "students" is plural, but "studies" is singular → wrong

Wait — all options seem flawed.

But perhaps there's a typo. Maybe the intended sentence is:

"In China, many students study English."

But none of the options say that.

Let’s look again:

A. a student study → ✘
B. a student studies → ✘
C. a students studies → ✘
D. students studies → ✘

Only D has plural subject: "students", but uses singular verb "studies".

So none are correct?

Wait — maybe the question meant to say:

"In China, many students study English."

But the choices don’t reflect that.

Alternatively, maybe it's supposed to be:

"many a student studies" — which is a special idiom where "many a" takes a singular verb.

But that’s not listed.

Looking at options:

B. a student studies — could be interpreted as "many a student studies" if "many" is implied, but it's not written.

But the original says: "In China many _____ English."

So likely, it's missing "students".

But among the options, only D has plural subject: "students"

But verb is "studies" → incorrect.

Wait — is there a typo? Perhaps the correct choice should be "students study", but it's not listed.

But wait — option D says: "students studies" — that’s wrong.

So no correct option?

Wait — maybe it's a trick.

Actually, let's consider:

"many" is plural → needs plural noun and verb.

So the correct sentence should be: "many students study English."

But none of the options say that.

Option A: "a student study" → ✘
B: "a student studies" → ✘
C: "a students studies" → ✘
D: "students studies" → ✘

All are incorrect.

But perhaps the intended answer is D, assuming typo in verb?

No — that's not good.

Wait — maybe the question is:
"In China many a student studies English."
Then B. a student studies would be correct, because "many a" is followed by singular.

But the sentence says "many", not "many a".

So likely, the intended answer is D, but it's wrongly phrased.

But perhaps the question has a typo.

Alternatively, maybe the correct answer is not listed, but in standard tests, such questions often expect:

"many students study" — but it's not here.

Wait — looking at options again:

Maybe the question is: "In China many _____ English."
And the correct choice should be "students study", but it's not listed.

But D says: "students studies" — which is wrong.

So perhaps none are correct, but that's unlikely.

Wait — maybe I misread.

Look:
D. students studies → clearly wrong.

But perhaps the answer is B, if we interpret "many" as implying "many a student", but that's not standard.

Alternatively, maybe the correct answer is A if it said "a student studies", but it says "study".

Wait — no.

Actually, none of the options are grammatically correct.

But in some contexts, "many" is followed by plural noun and verb.

So the correct answer should be "students study", but it's not listed.

But let’s suppose the test expects D despite the error? No.

Wait — perhaps it's a typo and D is supposed to be "students study".

But since it's not, and based on the options, the only plausible one is D, but it's wrong.

Alternatively, maybe the question is: "In China, many a student studies English." → then B is correct.

But it says "many", not "many a".

So I think the best possible answer, assuming a typo, is D, but it's incorrect.

But let's check again:
"many" → plural → needs plural subject and verb.

So the subject must be plural: "students"
Verb must be plural: "study"

But no option has "students study".

So no correct option?

But in most tests, D is chosen if it's the closest.

But strictly speaking, all are wrong.

Wait — maybe the question is: "In China, many a student studies English." → then B is correct.

But the text says "many", not "many a".

So I think the intended answer is B, assuming "many" implies "many a".

But that's not accurate.

Alternatively, perhaps the correct answer is D, and "studies" is a typo.

But since we must choose, and given that "many" usually takes plural, and "students" is plural, the verb should be study, not "studies".

So none of the options are correct.

But in some versions, this question is:
"In China, many students study English." → answer: students study

But here, the options are flawed.

However, looking at the format, perhaps D is the intended answer, but it's wrong.

Wait — maybe the correct answer is B if the sentence is: "In China, many a student studies English." → then "a student studies" is correct.

But the sentence says "many", not "many a".

So I think there's a mistake in the question.

But let's move on — perhaps in context, B is expected.

But I’ll note: this question is problematic.

But if forced to choose, and assuming "many" is meant to be "many a", then B. a student studies is correct.

But that’s not ideal.

Alternatively, if "many" is correct, then the answer should be "students study", which is not listed.

So perhaps the best choice is D, assuming typo in verb.

But I think the intended answer is D, and "studies" is a typo.

But let's assume the correct answer is D — but it's wrong.

Wait — no.

Actually, upon second thought, none of the options are correct.

But let’s check online or common usage.

Standard: "In China, many students study English."

So the correct form is plural subject + plural verb.

But options don't have that.

So perhaps the question is misprinted.

But in some versions, this question is:

"In China, many a student studies English." → then B is correct.

So I'll go with B, assuming "many" is shorthand for "many a".

But that’s weak.

Alternatively, maybe the answer is D, and it's a typo.

But I think the most reasonable choice is D, even though it's wrong.

Wait — no.

Let me recheck the options:

A. a student study → ✘
B. a student studies → ✔ if "many a"
C. a students studies → ✘
D. students studies → ✘

So B is the only one with correct grammar if "many a" is implied.

So perhaps the intended answer is B.

✔ Answer: B. a student studies — assuming "many" is a typo for "many a"

But in standard English, "many" is plural.

So I think the question is flawed.

But for the sake of answering, I'll go with B, assuming it's "many a student".

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9. Now many a scientist _____ to be a second Newton.

A. want
B. are wanting
C. wants
D. is wanting

✔ Correct answer: C. wants

Explanation:
"Many a scientist" is a singular construction. "Many a" means "many individual ones", but grammatically singular.
So verb must be singular: wants

✔ C. wants

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10. If you go to the USA twenty kilos _____ the baggage allowance.

A. are
B. is
C. has
D. have

✔ Correct answer: B. is

Explanation:
"Twenty kilos" is a quantity, but the subject is "twenty kilos", which is plural.

But wait — "baggage allowance" is singular.

So:
"Twenty kilos is the baggage allowance."

Because "twenty kilos" is treated as a unit of measurement, so singular verb.

Example: "Ten dollars is too much."

So: "Twenty kilos is the baggage allowance."

✔ B. is

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11. A library with five thousand books _____ to the nation as a gift.

A. is offered
B. has offered
C. are offered
D. have offered

✔ Correct answer: A. is offered

Explanation:
The main subject is "a library" — singular.
"with five thousand books" is a prepositional phrase modifying "library".
So the verb agrees with "library" → is offered
Passive voice: it is offered.

✔ A. is offered

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12. When and where to build the new factory _____ yet.

A. is not decided
B. are not decided
C. had not decided

✔ Correct answer: A. is not decided

Explanation:
"When and where to build..." is a compound noun phrase acting as a single idea — the decision.
It's treated as singular because it's one decision.

So: "is not decided"

✔ A. is not decided

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✔ Final Answers:

| Q | Answer |
|---|--------|
| 1 | B. who wants |
| 2 | C. Does, lie |
| 3 | D. is asked |
| 4 | B. are |
| 5 | D. are held |
| 6 | A. is used to |
| 7 | A. is, is |
| 8 | B. a student studies *(assuming "many a" intended)* |
| 9 | C. wants |
| 10 | B. is |
| 11 | A. is offered |
| 12 | A. is not decided |

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⚠️ Note on Question 8:

This question appears to have a typo. If it says "many", the correct answer should be "students study", but that's not an option. If it's "many a", then B. a student studies is correct. Given the options, B is the best choice under that assumption.

Let me know if you'd like clarification on any!