Verbal Quiz - Subject-verb agreement Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. Verbal Quiz - Subject-verb agreement 1 / 5 1. A balanced diet and regular exercise ____________ essential for maintaining good health and well-being, as they provide the necessary nutrients and physical activity needed for optimal body function. a) is b) has been c) were d) are In this question, the subject "balanced diet and regular exercise" is plural, so the plural form "are" (choice D) is the appropriate option. Choice A (is) is the singular form of the verb, choice B (has been) opts for the singular form in the present perfect tense, and choice C (were) opts for the past simple tense. 2 / 5 2. Algae and bacteria ____________ the process of photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy and plays a key role in the earth's carbon cycle. a) undergoes b) undergo c) was undergoing d) had undergone This question is testing subject-verb agreement with the subject "algae and bacteria." The correct verb form is "undergo" (choice B), as it is the plural form of the verb to agree with the plural subject. Choice A (undergoes) is the singular form, choice C (was undergoing) changes the tense to the past continuous, and choice D (had undergone) opts for the past perfect tense. 3 / 5 3. Climate change and the resulting alterations in weather patterns ____________ significant challenges for agriculture, as crop yields and food security can be affected on a global scale. a) pose b) poses c) has posed d) had posed In this question, the subject is "climate change and the resulting alterations in weather patterns." The correct verb form is "pose" (choice A), as it is the plural form of the verb to agree with the plural subject. Choice B (poses) is the singular form, choices C (has posed) and D (had posed) both opt for different past perfect tenses. 4 / 5 4. Modern advancements in medicine ____________ many fatal diseases and illnesses manageable or even curable, significantly improving the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. a) has made b) have made c) made d) had made In this question, the subject "advancements" is plural, so the plural form "have made" (choice B) is the appropriate option. Choice A (has made) is the singular form of the verb, choice C (made) opts for the past simple tense, and choice D (had made) opts for the past perfect tense. 5 / 5 5. The array of online resources and tools available to students today ____________ both immense opportunities for self-directed learning and potential challenges to traditional educational models. a) presents b) present c) presented d) will present The subject "array of online resources and tools" is singular because "array" is the main subject, so choice A (presents) is the appropriate choice. Choice B (present) is the plural form, choice C (presented) changes the tense to the past, and choice D (will present) opts for the future tense, less appropriate than the present simple tense. Your score is 0% Restart Quiz