Practice Concord (subject-verb Agreement) (3.5) - Grammar - ICSE 12 English Language & Literature

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Question 1.
Fill in the blank: The dog _____ (bark/barks) loudly.
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Is the subject singular or plural?
Question 2.
Choose the correct form: The teams _____ (is/are) playing well.
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Are multiple teams involved?
3Question 3.
The committee _____ (is/are) meeting this afternoon.
- is
- are
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Consider how the group functions.
4Question 4.
Everyone _____ (want/wants) to join the trip.
- want
- wants
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Remember how 'everyone' is categorized.
Question 5.
Formulate a complex sentence using a collective noun and ensuring subject-verb agreement is maintained.
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Consider the collective nature of the noun.
Question 6.
Create a dialogue where at least four sentences each from different indefinite pronouns require correct agreement.
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Use different indefinite pronouns to highlight agreement.

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