Question

Subject-Verb Agreement exercise

Instructions: After you read the Subject-Verb agreement handout complete the following exercise. Correct each sentence that contains an error in subject-verb agreement. One sentence in each group is correct. Put a “C” next to the one that is correct & rewrite the ones that are not correct

Trouble Spot 2: The subject comes after the verb.

1. Where is the computer labs on this campus?

2. There was only three open spaces in the parking garage this morning.

3. On the instructor’s desk are piles of student papers.

4. Here is the vintage t-shirts I ordered.

5. Which is your favorite rides at Knott’s Berry Farm?

Trouble Spot 3: Words come between the subject and the verb.

1. My aunt, along with my uncle and my four cousins, are arriving on Tuesday.

2. The dog from the greyhound rescue organization seems very nervous.

3. People who frequently travel by plane is able to earn a lot of free miles.

4. Strong gusts of hot wind from the desert creates Santa Ana conditions.

5. Habits like eating healthy food and getting plenty of exercise is good for all of us.

Answer 1

(Answer) Trouble Spot 2: The subject comes after the verb.

1. Where is the computer lab on this campus?

2. There were only three open spaces in the parking garage this morning.

3. On the instructor’s desk are piles of student papers. – C

4. Here are the vintage t-shirts I ordered.

5. Which are your favorite rides at Knott’s Berry Farm?

Trouble Spot 3: Words come between the subject and the verb.

1. My aunt, uncle and cousins, are arriving on Tuesday.

2. The dog from the rescue seems very nervous.

3. Frequent plane travelers are able to earn a lot of free miles.

4. Strong gusts of hot wind from the desert create Santa Ana conditions. - C

5. Habits like eating healthy and exercise are good for all of us.