Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreements Set 4
A group of friends ________ (decide / decides) to explore a mysterious forest. The forest ________ (is / are) known for its ancient trees and hidden caves. Each friend ________ (has / have) a special role. Jane, the leader, ________ (make / makes) the plan, while Tom and Sarah ________ (carry / carries) the supplies.
Correct Answer: decide. Explanation: “A group of friends” is singular, so we use “decides.”
Correct Answer: is. Explanation: “Forest” is singular, so we use “is.”
Correct Answer: has. Explanation: “Each” is singular, so it takes “has.”
Correct Answer: makes. Explanation: “Jane, the leader,” is singular, so it takes “makes.”
Correct Answer: carry. Explanation: “Tom and Sarah” is plural, so we use “carry.”
Along the way, they notice a sign that ________ (says / say) “Beware of the deep river.” The friends ________ (are / is) cautious as they approach the water. None of them ________ (wants / want) to fall in. Sarah, who ________ (has / have) a map, ________ (leads / lead) the way across a narrow bridge.
Correct Answer: says. Explanation: “Sign” is singular, so it takes “says.”
Correct Answer: are. Explanation: “Friends” is plural, so we use “are.”
Correct Answer: wants. Explanation: “None of them” is treated as singular in this context, so it takes “wants.”
Correct Answer: has. Explanation: “Sarah” is singular, so it takes “has.”
Correct Answer: leads. Explanation: “Sarah” is singular, so it takes “leads.”
They eventually reach a cave where there ________ (is / are) strange symbols on the walls. Each symbol ________ (tells / tell) a story. The group ________ (becomes / become) fascinated and ________ (agree / agrees) to take pictures. Before they leave, everyone ________ (writes / write) a message on the wall to remember the adventure.
Correct Answer: are. Explanation: “Symbols” is plural, so we use “are.”
Correct Answer: tells. Explanation: “Each symbol” is singular, so it takes “tells.”
Correct Answer: becomes. Explanation: “The group” is treated as singular, so it takes “becomes.”
Correct Answer: agree. Explanation: “They” is plural, so it takes “agree.”
Correct Answer: writes. Explanation: “Everyone” is singular, so it takes “writes.”
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