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Subject Verb Agreement C2 (D)

Description: S-V Agreement C2 (D)
Number of Questions: 15
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Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Trying to keep himself in fine fettle, he cut down on cakes, drinks, meats but shied away from work-outs that was the essential pre-requisite for what he had sought out to do.

  1. but shied away from work-outs that was the essential pre-requisite for what he had sought out to do

  2. but shied away from work-outs, which was the essential pre-requisite for what he had sought out to do

  3. and shied away from work-outs that was the essential pre-requisite for what he had sought out to do

  4. but shied away from work-out, which was the essential pre-requisite for what he had sought out to do

  5. but shied away from work-outs that were the essential pre-requisites for what he had sought out to do


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The subject in this clause is the plural 'work-outs'; which should take a plural verb 'were'. This option replaces the singular 'that was the essential pre-requisite' with the plural 'that were the essential pre-requisites'. Hence, (5) is the answer.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Natural calamities like the tsunami puts the fear of God into human mind.

  1. Natural calamities like the tsunami puts the fear of God into human mind.

  2. The tsunami as well as other natural calamities puts the fear of God into human mind.

  3. Natural calamities like the tsunamis puts the fear of God into human mind.

  4. A natural calamity like the tsunami puts the fear of God into human mind.

  5. Natural calamities like the tsunami have always put the fear of God into human mind.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option changes the subject to singular and thus corrects the error of subject-verb agreement.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Being aggressive in behavior and harsh in language are a manifestation of savagery.

  1. are a manifestation of savagery

  2. is a manifestation of savagery

  3. are a manifestation to savagery

  4. is a manifestation to savagery

  5. are a manifestation for savagery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence has an error of subject-verb agreement. Manifestation is singular noun and needs singular verb. This option rectifies the error.  (Manifestation of savagery 'is')

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The bald pate doesn't mean that hair is scanty; it means that hair is absent.

  1. The bald pate doesn't mean that hair is scanty; it means that hair is absent.

  2. The bald pate don't mean that hair is scanty; it means that hair is absent.

  3. The bald pate don't mean that hair are scanty; it means that hair are absent.

  4. The bald pate doesn't mean that hairs are scanty; it means that hairs are absent.

  5. The bald pate doesn't mean that the hair is scanty; it means that the hair is absent.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this sentence, 'hair' is used as a collective whole in a singular sense; hence the

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

None of those little naughty boys have turned up today.

  1. None of those little naughty boys have turned up today.

  2. Neither of those little naughty boys have turned up today.

  3. None of those little naughty boys has turned up today.

  4. No one of those little naughty boys has turned up today.

  5. Neither of those little naughty boys has turned up today.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement is correct as given. 'None of' followed by countable noun should use singular verb and that followed by non-countable noun should have plural verb.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Not only the nurses, but also the doctor on roster are likely to absent themselves from duty in protest.

  1. Not only the nurses, but also the doctor on roster are likely to absent themselves from duty in protest.

  2. Not only the nurses, but also the doctors on roster are likely to absent themselves from duty in protest.

  3. Not only the nurses, but also the doctor on roster is likely to absent herself from duty in protest.

  4. Not only the doctor, but also the nurses on roster are likely to absent themselves from duty in protest.

  5. The nurses as well as the doctor on roster are likely to absent themselves from duty in protest.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whenever a sentence has two or more nouns separated by "not only, but also" we decide the verb by the second noun. The doctor is singular but the verb "are" is plural. This option replaces this with the singular "is". Hence, option 3 is correct.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Ensconced in multiple layers of sponge, none of the Chinese potteries were broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate.

  1. none of the Chinese potteries were broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate.

  2. none of the Chinese pottery broke away when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate.

  3. none of the Chinese pottery was broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crates.

  4. none of the Chinese potteries got broken when the workers inadvertently dropped the crate.

  5. none of the Chinese pottery was broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Also 'potteries' is incorrect plural form of 'pottery'. None of is followed by a singular verb. So, the usage of plural verb 'were' is incorrect. Option (5) rectifies both the errors.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Not only he, but also his mates, is trying best to achieve growth and success.

  1. Not only he, but also his mates, is trying best to achieve growth and success.

  2. He along with his mates are trying their best to achieve growth and success.

  3. Not only he, but also his mates, are trying their best to achieve growth and success.

  4. His mates in addition to him are trying best to achieve growth and success.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Type of error: subject-verb agreement and missing possessive pronoun. Since this is a case of 'not only but also', the second plural subject which in this case is “his mates” must be supported by a plural verb which in this case is “are”. Also, the possessive 'their' is appropriate here.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

A series of meetings, to evolve consensus on CTBT, were organized by the government and various organizations.

  1. to evolve consensus on CTBT, were organized

  2. to evolve consensus about CTBT, were organized

  3. for evolving consensus about CTBT, were organized

  4. to evolve consensus on CTBT, was organized

  5. for evolving consensus for CTBT, was organized


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence has error of subject-verb agreement. 'A series' is singular and should be followed by singular verb 'was'. This option corrects the error.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Groups of tissues, each with its own function makes up the organs in the human body.

  1. Groups of tissues, each with its own function makes up the organs in the human body

  2. Groups of tissue, each with its own function makes up the organs in the human body

  3. Groups of tissues, each with their own function makes up the organs in the human body

  4. Groups of tissues, each with its own function make up the organs in the human body

  5. Group of tissues, each with its own function makes up the organ in the human body


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The subject in this sentence is 'groups' of tissues and not 'each'. Hence, the sentence supports a plural subject and the verb 'makes' is singular. It needs to be rectified to 'make'. Hence, (4) is the answer.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

There is a number of people who, although they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art, have undoubtedly the impelling desire which a little direction may lead on to a fuller appreciation.

  1. There is a number of people who, although they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art,

  2. Large numbers of people who, cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art,

  3. There are many people who, cannot though be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art,

  4. There are a number of people who, cannot though be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art,

  5. Numbers of people who, although they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art,


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The phrase 'a number of' takes a plural verb; therefore, 'there are'. Further, this option removes the repetitive 'they' after 'who'.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

One of new editions contain the result of three more years of study and experience, enlightened and aided by very many letters from readers, which served to point out flaws in the previous edition.

  1. new editions contain the result of three more years of study and experience

  2. new editions contains the results of three years of study and experience

  3. new editions contain the results for three more years of study and experience

  4. new editions contains the result of three more years of study and experience

  5. new editions contained the result of three more years of study and experience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence bears the error of subject verb agreement. The subject is 'one' not 'editions' and it should be followed by a singular verb (contains). This option rectifies this error.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Attached to this application is an affidavit form and three sheets of blank paper.

  1. is an affidavit form and three sheets

  2. are an affidavit form and three sheets

  3. is an affidavit and three sheets

  4. is a affidavit form and three sheets

  5. are an affidavit form and the three sheets


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This option corrects the error of subject-verb agreement. Subject of this sentence is plural (affidavit and three sheets) and must be followed by plural verb ('are' instead of 'is').

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Keeping a tourist guide during tour help to satisfy the hunger for knowledge.

  1. Keeping a tourist guide during tour help to satisfy the hunger for knowledge.

  2. Keeping tourist guides during tour help to satisfy his hunger for knowledge.

  3. Keeping a tourist guide, during tour helps satisfy the hunger for knowledge.

  4. Keeping a tourist guide during tour helps in satisfying the hunger of knowledge.

  5. Keeping a tourist guide, during tour helps in satisfying the hunger for knowledge.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence has error of subject-verb agreement; 'keeping a tourist guide' is singular subject and should be followed by singular verb 'helps' not 'by plural verb 'help'. Also help is not followed by 'to'. This option rectifies both the errors.

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Shakespeare's' Othello' along with several other dramas are going to be played at the theatre.

  1. are going to be played at the theatre.

  2. were going to be played at the theatre.

  3. are going to be played on the theatre.

  4. is going to be played at the theatre.

  5. is going to be played on the theatre.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence bears error of subject-verb agreement. The subject 'Othello' is singular and it should be followed by singular verb 'is' not by 'are'. This option corrects the error.

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