In the simple form of the present, if the subject is a single name or pronoun, the verb takes the marker-s. During this English lesson, you will learn some more advanced cases of subject-verb tuning that confuse many learners. Choose the correct form of the verb that matches the theme. Fill the spaces with appropriate verb shapes. Select the answers in the brackets options. The subject-verb chord is one of the first things you learn in English class: if we associate two names with the two… and the verb also agrees with the name near it. Here we use the plural verb because the noun nearby is plural. These themes are also unique, although they speak of a group of people. 15. Mathematics (is, are) John`s favorite subject, while Civics (is) Andreas the preferred subject. This is the theme of the singular phrase “the list.” Here, the reference to the total sum and not to coins and banknotes, which represent 1000 dollars, so we need a singular verb. We use a plural verb according to the phrase `a number of` These words are irregular plural names (names that are not formed by adding -s) and they adopt the plural form of the verb: Complete the following sentences with a verb that corresponds to the subject.

These words always have the plural form of the verb: there is a debate about the word “data”! Technically, the data are plural (the singular shape is “date”). But in common usage, people often treat “data” as “information” – like a myriad of nostun that takes on a singular form. So both forms are correct: “The data is correct” and “The data is accurate.” To learn more about the “data debate,” click here and here. 10. Neither the principal nor the teacher was able to make a satisfactory statement. “Men don`t usually like to buy clothes.” “I don`t know if there`s anyone in the office.” “How do you react when someone compliments you?” Nouns such as news and information are always unique. 10. Neither the Minister nor his colleagues made a statement on this matter. 23.

All CDs, even scratched, (are) in this case. 8. The boy did not receive any awards or medals, although he was at the top of the exam. To refer to a single member of the police, we can say policeman or police — or the term neutral from a gender point of view. 19. There were fifteen candies in that bag. Now there`s only one left! Note: in British English, the “family” and “team” are often plural. 9. The boy was actually waiting for the school to be reopened. . 21.

Committee members (management, management) have very different lives in the private sector. 7. One of my sisters (east, are) on a trip to France. 8. Man with all the birds (live, live) on my way. “Many houses in this area don`t have garages.” 22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, cordially greets the press. 3. None of the participants won a decisive victory.

“40% of people don`t support the new law.” 5. George and Tamara (no, no) want to see this film. 16. Eight dollars (is, is) the price of a movie these days. 7. Neither Peter nor James is entitled to the property. 4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor. 9. The film, including all previews, (take, takes) about two hours to see. 4. The list of eligible students has been published.

11. Neither the principal nor the teacher is responsible. “Half of the students come from another country.” “Some students won`t make it.” 2. Either my mother or my father (east, are) come to the assembly. 10. Players, as well as the captain, (wants, wants) to win. These words can be singular or plural depending on what follows them! 20.