Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet for Class 8 | PDF

Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet for Class 8 | PDF

SUBJECT–VERB AGREEMENT Class 8 WorksheetDownload

SUBJECT–VERB AGREEMENT

Class 8 English Grammar Worksheet

Name: ___________________________
Class/Section: ___________________
Date: ___________________________

Learning Goal

Choose and use verbs that agree correctly with their subjects in number and person.

A. Choose the Correct Verb

Choose the correct option.

  1. Neither the teacher nor the students (was / were) ready for the surprise test.
  2. The bouquet of roses (smell / smells) wonderful.
  3. Each of the players (has / have) received a certificate.
  4. Mathematics (is / are) my favourite subject.
  5. The captain, along with his teammates, (is / are) attending the ceremony.
  6. Ten kilometres (is / are) a long distance to walk.

B. Identify and Correct the Error

Each sentence contains an error in subject–verb agreement. Rewrite it correctly.

  1. The list of items are on the notice board.
  2. Neither Rohan nor his friends was willing to apologise.
  3. The news from the neighbouring village were shocking.
  4. One of my cousins live in Mumbai.
  5. The quality of these shoes have improved considerably.

C. Complete the Sentences

Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

  1. Neither of the two answers __________ correct. (seem)
  2. A pair of spectacles __________ lying on the table. (be)
  3. The players as well as their coach __________ practising every morning. (be)
  4. There __________ several reasons for her decision. (be)
  5. Everyone in the audience __________ the magician’s performance. (enjoy)

D. Find the Subject

Underline the subject of each sentence and circle the verb that agrees with it.

  1. The box of old photographs was / were found in the attic.
  2. My brother and his best friend plays / play chess every evening.
  3. The collection of rare stamps belongs / belong to my grandfather.
  4. Each of these paintings has / have a fascinating story behind it.

E. Choose the Sentence That Is Correct

Tick (✓) the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. ☐ A group of tourists are waiting outside.
    ☐ A group of tourists is waiting outside.
  2. ☐ Neither the players nor the coach was satisfied.
    ☐ Neither the players nor the coach were satisfied.
  3. ☐ The scissors is on the desk.
    ☐ The scissors are on the desk.
  4. ☐ My family is planning a trip to Jaipur.
    ☐ My family are planning a trip to Jaipur.

F. Editing Challenge

The paragraph below contains five subject–verb agreement errors. Identify and correct them.

Our school library have recently added several new books. A number of students is excited about the new collection. The librarian, along with two assistants, check the books every afternoon. Each student are allowed to borrow two books at a time. There is also several magazines available for students to read.

Corrected paragraph:

G. Meaning Matters

In each pair, choose the verb that makes the sentence grammatically correct and explain why.

  1. The number of participants (has / have) increased this year.
    Why? _______________________________________________
  2. A number of participants (has / have) arrived early.
    Why? _______________________________________________
  3. Neither the principal nor the teachers (was / were) available.
    Why? _______________________________________________

H. Rewrite Without Changing the Meaning

Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) given in brackets. Make sure the subject and verb agree.

  1. Every student has submitted the project.
    (All the students)
  2. The boys are responsible for cleaning the classroom.
    (Each of the boys)
  3. Neither answer is suitable.
    (Neither of the answers)

I. Application-Based Question

Read the notice below.

NOTICE
The members of the Eco Club is organising a cleanliness drive on Saturday. Each of the volunteers are requested to bring a pair of gloves. A number of students has already registered for the event.

The notice contains three subject–verb agreement errors.

  1. Identify the three errors.
  2. Correct them.
  3. Rewrite the notice correctly.

J.

Correct the sentence only if it is wrong. If it is already correct, write “Correct.”

Neither the principal nor the teachers are aware that the list of selected students has been displayed on the notice board.

Explain your answer:

ANSWER KEY

A.

  1. were
  2. smells
  3. has
  4. is
  5. is
  6. is

B.

  1. The list of items is on the notice board.
  2. Neither Rohan nor his friends were willing to apologise.
  3. The news from the neighbouring village was shocking.
  4. One of my cousins lives in Mumbai.
  5. The quality of these shoes has improved considerably.

C.

  1. seems
  2. is
  3. are
  4. are
  5. enjoys

D.

  1. box — was
  2. My brother and his best friend — play
  3. collection — belongs
  4. Each — has

E.

  1. A group of tourists is waiting outside.
  2. Neither the players nor the coach was satisfied.
  3. The scissors are on the desk.
  4. My family is planning a trip to Jaipur.

F.

Corrected paragraph:

Our school library has recently added several new books. A number of students are excited about the new collection. The librarian, along with two assistants, checks the books every afternoon. Each student is allowed to borrow two books at a time. There are also several magazines available for students to read.

G.

  1. has — “The number” is singular.
  2. have — “A number of” means “several/many” and takes a plural verb.
  3. were — with neither…nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, “teachers.”

H.

  1. All the students have submitted the project.
  2. Each of the boys is responsible for cleaning the classroom.
  3. Neither of the answers is suitable.

I.

Errors:

  • members is → members are
  • volunteers are → each volunteer is
  • students has → students have

J.

Correct.

“Neither…the nor” takes a verb that agrees with the nearer subject. The nearer subject is teachers, so are is correct. “The list” is singular, so has is also correct.