Junior Secondary · English Language

Plural verbs: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Plural verbs.

10 questions27 marksFree, no account

Question 1

1 mark

Which sentence correctly uses a plural verb to describe digital resources in English learning?

Question 2

1 mark

Select the sentence where the verb correctly agrees with a collective noun acting as individual members rather than a single unit.

Question 3

1 mark

In an academic context, collective nouns can take plural verbs if the individuals are emphasized. Which sentence correctly applies this plural verb usage?

Question 4

1 mark

Read the following short description of an experiment:
"In the method section, there ______ (be) two raw eggs and some vinegar listed as the necessary apparatus."
Fill in the blank with the correct plural verb form in the present tense.

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a plural verb to agree with its subject?

Question 6

2 marks

Read the following sentence based on a scientific observation:
"The bubbles on the eggshell ________ (be) carbon dioxide generated as a result of the chemical reaction."
Fill in the blank with the correct plural verb form of "to be" in the present tense.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 7

3 marks

Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb to be: "A number of students _____ absent from the lecture yesterday."

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 8

6 marks

Read the following description of a science experiment and fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to be in the present tense:

"As shown in the diagram of the apparatus, a total of three beakers and some vinegar ________ (be) required to observe the chemical reaction."

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 9

3 marks

Identify whether the following subjects require plural verbs or singular verbs, and provide the correct form of the verb to be (am/is/are) for each:

1. Both my brother and my sister ___ going to the party.
2. The scissors on the table ___ very sharp.
3. A number of students ___ waiting outside the hall.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 10

8 marks

Examine the following sentences regarding school sports and determine the correct verb. Explain the reasoning for each based on the rules for plural verbs and collective agreement:

(a) The pair of scissors ______ (be) on the coach's desk. (2 points)
(b) Both the captain and the coach ______ (believe) we can win the final. (2 points)
(c) A majority of the players ______ (be) in favor of the new uniform. (2 points)
(d) The majority ______ (be) always right in a democratic vote. (2 points)

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

* The content provided by thinka is generated by AI and may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Please use it as a supplementary resource and verify with official materials.

You've seen the model answer. Now get yours marked.

This page can show you how a good answer looks. It cannot tell you what your answer was missing. thinka marks your written work against the real mark scheme in about 15 seconds.

Get My Answers Marked Back to the notes

Want more questions like these? Get a fresh set on this topic, marked as you go.