Master Subject-Verb Agreement

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Activity A: Choose the Correct Verb Form

  1. Every student (has / have)  a dream.
  2. The number of applicants (is / are) increasing.
  3. My friends and I (enjoy / enjoys)  playing football.
  4. Neither the teacher nor the students (was / were) satisfied.
  5. The government (is / are) taking serious action.
  6. Mathematics (is / are) my favorite subject.
  7. A pair of shoes (is / are) missing.
  8. Each of the answers (is / are) correct.
  9. Some of the information (is / are) outdated.
  10. Either the principal or the teachers (is / are) responsible. 

Beginner to Intermediate Level:
Correct the agreement mistakes below: 
  1. People enjoys travelling abroad.

2. The team are winning the match.

3. Each student have submitted their essay.

4. A number of tourists is visiting the museum.

5. There are a large crowd outside the hall.

1. The list of items are on the desk.

2. Neither of the students have finished the assignment.

3. The teacher, along with her assistants, were attending the seminar.

4. Each of the participants were given a certificate.

5. The data shows that many people prefers online shopping.

6. The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.

7. The number of applicants are increasing every year.

8. Mathematics are one of my favorite subjects.

9. The news were shocking to everyone in the office.

10 The team play very well this season.

1. People often prefers to live in big cities because of better job opportunities.

2. The government have announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions.

3. Education systems in many countries provides free schooling up to secondary level.

4. Authorities was criticized for failing to protect citizens during the flood.

5. Children learns more effectively when they are encouraged to ask questions.

6. Global warming and climate change is serious issues that affect millions worldwide.

7. The media play an important role in shaping public opinion, but sometimes it spreads misinformation.

8. A large number of students wants to acquire higher education abroad.

9. The rise of social media platforms have affected the way people communicate.

10 The provision of healthcare and education are considered basic human rights.

  • Plural and singular noun forms
Task 2 Prompt: Some people believe governments should spend more on education than the military. Do you agree or disagree?
👉 Write two sentences expressing your opinion, then check for:
  • Subject–verb agreement
  • Consistency in number
  • Plural and singular noun forms

Activity D: IELTS Speaking Drill

Question: Do you think people today rely too much on technology?
🎙️ Try Saying:
“Yes, I believe people rely too much on technology. Everyone has a smartphone, and many people spend hours online every day.”
💡 Record yourself and check if your verbs match your subjects naturally.

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  • The team are winning their match.
Fix these quickly:
  1. He go to gym every morning.
  2. My brothers lives abroad.
  3. There is many reasons for pollution.
  4. A number of people was injured.
  5. The team are winning their match.

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