123456789 - Verbal Quiz - Subject-verb agreement 1 / 9 1. A variety of factors, such as environmental conditions, genetics, and lifestyle choices, ____________ to a person's overall health and well-being. a) contributes b) contributed c) has contributed d) contribute This question is testing subject-verb agreement with the subject "factors." The correct verb form is "contribute" (choice D) since it is the plural form fitting the plural subject. Choice A (contributes) is the singular form, choice B (contributed) is in the simple past tense, and choice C (has contributed) is a singular form in the present perfect tense. 2 / 9 2. Advancements in technology and medicine ____________ the lives of countless people worldwide, from improved healthcare to increased access to information and resources. a) have improved b) has improved c) improves d) was improved This question is testing subject-verb agreement with the subject "advancements." The correct verb form is "have improved" (choice A), as it is the plural form of the verb to agree with the plural subject. Choice B (has improved) is the singular form, choice C (improve) is in the present tense instead of present perfect, and choice D (will improve) opts for the future tense. 3 / 9 3. Despite the widespread use of plastic bags by consumers around the world, there is growing awareness of their negative impact on the environment. Many companies and governments ____________ implementing policies that encourage the use of reusable bags, with some even banning single-use plastic bags altogether. a) has begun b) have begun c) begins d) had begun In this paragraph, the subject "companies and governments" is plural, so the verb "have begun" (choice B) is the appropriate choice to agree with the subject in number. Choice A (has begun) uses the singular form, choice C (begins) doesn't use the past progressive tense required in this context, and choice D (had begun) opts for a different tense (past perfect) that is not as fitting as the present perfect that choice B provides. 4 / 9 4. The rapid development of technology ____________ the way we work, communicate, and live, with new innovations constantly emerging and shaping our future. a) is changing b) are changing c) has changed d) were changing This question is testing the subject-verb agreement with the subject "development." The correct verb form is "is changing" (choice A) since it is the singular form fitting the singular subject. Choice B (are changing) is the plural form, choice C (has changed) is a singular form in the present perfect tense, and choice D (were changing) is in the past continuous tense. 5 / 9 5. The rise in remote work opportunities ____________ many employees to achieve a better work-life balance, as they can often set their own schedules and avoid lengthy commutes. a) has allowed b) have allowed c) had allowed d) was allowed The subject "rise" is singular, so the correct verb form is "has allowed" (choice A). Choice B (have allowed) is the plural form, while choices C (had allowed) and D (will allow) use incorrect tenses. 6 / 9 6. There ____________ debate over whether schools should focus primarily on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education or place an equal emphasis on the arts and humanities, as each approach has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. a) are b) have been c) is d) will be This question tests subject-verb agreement in a different word order. With 'there' constructions, the verb should agree with the noun that follows. In this case, "debate" is singular, so the correct verb form is "is" (choice C). Choice A (are) and choice B (have been) are plural forms of the verb, and choice D (will be) opts for the future tense instead of the present tense. 7 / 9 7. Though numerous factors contribute to a student's academic success, one undisputed factor ____________ the quality of instruction provided by their teachers. a) is b) are c) was d) were This question is testing subject-verb agreement with the subject "factor." The correct verb form is "is" (choice A), as it is the singular form of the verb to agree with the singular subject. Choice B (are) is the plural form, choice C (was) changes the tense to the past, and choice D (were) opts for the plural past tense form. 8 / 9 8. Too much screen time and a lack of physical activity ____________ a negative impact on children's health, leading to potential long-term issues such as obesity, poor posture, and decreased social skills. a) can has b) can have c) could had d) will having In this question, the subject is "too much screen time and a lack of physical activity." The correct verb form is "can have" (choice B), as the auxiliary verb 'can' agrees with the dual subjects. Choice A (can has) has an incorrect verb form after 'can', choice C (could had) uses incorrect verb forms after 'could', and choice D (will having) opts for the future continuous tense, which is less fitting. 9 / 9 9. With the advent of social media and instant messaging, people now ____________ in contact with others more than ever before, often at the expense of face-to-face interaction and deeper connections. a) is b) are c) has been d) will be This question is testing subject-verb agreement with the subject "people." The correct verb form is "are" (choice B), as it is the plural form of the verb to agree with the plural subject. Choice A (is) is the singular form, choice C (has been) is a singular form in the present perfect tense, and choice D (will be) changes the tense to the future. Your score is 0% Restart Quiz
