Quiz: Subject-Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns
Subject-verb agreement is an important grammar rule that ensures a sentence is clear and easy to understand. One aspect of subject-verb agreement that can be confusing is how to treat collective nouns, which refer to a group of people or things.
In this quiz, we will test your knowledge of subject-verb agreement with collective nouns. Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct verb form to match the subject.
1. The team (is/are) happy with their performance in the game.
2. The committee (has/have) decided on a course of action.
3. My family (enjoys/enjoy) spending time together on weekends.
4. The flock of birds (flies/fly) south for the winter.
5. The audience (is/are) eagerly waiting for the show to start.
6. The jury (has/have) reached a verdict in the case.
7. The herd of cattle (grazes/graze) in the pasture.
8. The class (participates/participate) in a group project next week.
9. The group of friends (is/are) planning a trip to the beach.
10. The staff (works/work) hard to meet their deadlines.
Answers:
1. The team is happy with their performance in the game.
2. The committee has decided on a course of action.
3. My family enjoys spending time together on weekends.
4. The flock of birds flies south for the winter.
5. The audience is eagerly waiting for the show to start.
6. The jury has reached a verdict in the case.
7. The herd of cattle grazes in the pasture.
8. The class participates in a group project next week.
9. The group of friends is planning a trip to the beach.
10. The staff works hard to meet their deadlines.
In conclusion, while collective nouns may refer to a group of people or things, they are still treated as singular subjects in terms of subject-verb agreement. By following this rule, your writing will become clearer and more effective.
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