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English Language Worksheet

Topic: Subject verb agreement – Answer key


Class: VII A, B, C, D, E, F
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Rule 1: Two singular subjects connected by "or" or "nor" require a singular verb.
1. Either the chef or the waiter serves the meal.
2. My aunt or my uncle travels to Europe every year.
3. Neither the pen nor the pencil writes smoothly.
4. The artist or the photographer captures the moment perfectly.
5. Either the manager or the assistant prepares the report.
6. Neither the teacher nor the student understands the question fully.
7. The dog or the cat chases the squirrel.
8. Either the singer or the guitarist performs at the concert tonight.
9. Neither my cousin nor my friend plans to attend the wedding.
10. The engineer or the architect designs the building.

Rule 2: Two singular subjects connected by either/or or neither/nor require a singular verb.
1. Either the coach or the player deserves the award.
2. Neither the book nor the movie explains the topic well.
3. Either the nurse or the doctor treats the patient first.
4. Neither my friend nor my sister understands the instructions.
5. Either the painter or the sculptor creates the exhibit.
6. Neither the pilot nor the co-pilot flies the plane today.
7. Either the florist or the decorator arranges the flowers for the event.
8. Neither the cake nor the pie tastes good.
9. Either my boss or my colleague approves the project proposal.
10. Neither the teacher nor the principal agrees with the decision.

Rule 3: When "I" is one of the subjects connected by either/or or neither/nor, use "am."
1. Neither she nor I am attending the meeting.
2. Either you or I am responsible for the invitation.
3. Neither he nor I am working on the project today.
4. Either my friend or I am going to finish the assignment.
5. Neither she nor I am driving to the conference.
6. Neither you nor I am available this weekend.
7. Either the host or I am leading the event.
8. Neither the designer nor I am happy with the final product.
9. Either she or I am going to call the customer.
10. Neither my brother nor I am interested in the game.

Rule 4: When a singular subject is connected by "or" or "nor" to a plural subject, put the plural subject last and
use a plural verb.
1. The teacher or the students need to explain the lesson.
2. The writer or the editors review the manuscript before publishing.
3. The car or the trucks arrive by noon.
4. The chef or the servers prepare the food.
5. The director or the actors perform well in the play.
6. The movie or the trailers start at 8:00 PM.
7. The photographer or the models pose for the shoot.
8. The customer or the employees make complaints about the service.
9. The bike or the bicycles need repair.
10. The manager or the team members contribute ideas to the project.

Rule 5: When a singular and plural subject are connected by either/or or neither/nor, put the plural subject last
and use a plural verb.
1. Either the teacher or the students decide on the class project.
2. Neither the bird nor the dogs enjoy the cold weather.
3. Either the supervisor or the employees fix the issue.
4. Neither the artist nor the designers like the final design.
5. Either the coach or the players prepare for the match.
6. Neither the librarian nor the visitors agree on the library rules.
7. Either the waiter or the customers choose the dishes.
8. Neither the pilot nor the flight attendants greet the passengers.
9. Either the engineer or the workers complete the task by the deadline.
10. Neither the gardener nor the plants thrive in this dry weather.

Rule 6: Use a plural verb with two or more subjects connected by "and."
1. The boy and the girl play in the park.
2. The chef and the baker prepare the desserts.
3. The teacher and the students discuss the topic together.
4. The dog and the cat run around the yard.
5. The musician and the singer perform on stage tonight.
6. The doctor and the nurse work at the clinic.
7. The teacher and the principal decide on the new policy.
8. The sun and the moon rise at different times.
9. The artist and the photographer create beautiful work together.
10. The author and the illustrator collaborate on the new book.

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