Higher Education

Subject-Verb Agreement Post-Test

Instructions: Choose the form of the verb(s) that agrees with the subject.

Question 1:

Just as height and eye colour ______ determined by genetics, creativity may be determined, in part, by our DNA.
a) is
b) are

Question 2:

Either one long essay question or a variety of short answer questions ______ going to be on the final exam.
a) is
b) are

Question 3:

The regular practice of yoga, in addition to a healthy diet, ______ cell deterioration, according to one study.
a) inhibits
b) inhibit

Question 4:

A diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains ______ as a preventative health measure.
a) acts
b) act

Question 5:

There ______ a number of “tech zombies” today with addictions to all kinds of distracting devices.
a) is
b) are

Question 6:

The natural or artificial method of growing trees on denuded land ______ known as reforestation.
a) is
b) are

Question 7:

Soccer and hockey are physically demanding, and each ______ dealt with the issue of violence in a different way.
a) has
b) have

Question 8:

From the obesity epidemic ______ serious consequences for individuals and society.
a) emerges
b) emerge

Question 9:

A lack of financial funding and support ______ responsible for the decline in high school arts courses.
a) is
b) are

Question 10:

Some of the evidence that we see in the essay ______ ineffective, but most of the examples ______ relevant.
a) is, is
b) is, are
c) are, are
d) are, is