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Indefinite Pronouns: Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 7
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Identify the sentence with correct pronoun agreement.
Each student should bring his book.
Each student should bring their book.
Each student should bring its book.
Each student should bring my book.
The sentence 'Each student should bring his book.' follows the traditional rule because the indefinite pronoun 'each' is singular; therefore, it requires a singular pronoun 'his.' The other options mix singular and plural forms incorrectly.
Which sentence has correct subject”verb agreement?
Nobody are here.
Nobody is here.
Nobody were here.
Nobody have been here.
The correct form is 'Nobody is here' because 'nobody' is an indefinite pronoun treated as singular, thus requiring the singular verb 'is.' The other options use plural verb forms which are incorrect.
Select the correctly written sentence with indefinite pronoun agreement.
Everyone has his or her chance to participate.
Everyone has their chance to participate.
Everyone have their chance to participate.
Everyone have his or her chance to participate.
The sentence 'Everyone has his or her chance to participate.' correctly pairs the singular subject 'everyone' with the singular verb 'has' and the matching pronoun 'his or her.' The other options do not maintain proper singular agreement.
Which option correctly agrees in number between the subject and the pronoun?
One of the boys lost his hat.
One of the boys lost their hat.
None of the boys lost his hat.
None of the boys lost their hat.
Since the subject is 'one' which is singular, the correct sentence is 'One of the boys lost his hat.' The other options incorrectly use plural pronouns or mismatched subjects.
Which sentence correctly uses an indefinite pronoun?
Each of the girls is responsible for her own bag.
Each of the girls are responsible for their own bag.
Each of the girls is responsible for their own bag.
Each of the girls are responsible for her own bag.
The sentence 'Each of the girls is responsible for her own bag.' is correct because 'each' is singular, so it must be paired with the singular verb 'is' and singular pronoun 'her.' The other options mix singular and plural forms improperly.
Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates subject”verb agreement with an indefinite pronoun and an uncountable noun.
All of the milk is fresh.
All of the milk are fresh.
All of the milk be fresh.
All of the milk were fresh.
Since 'milk' is an uncountable noun, it is treated as singular. Therefore, even with the indefinite pronoun 'all', the correct verb form is 'is fresh.' The other options use plural or incorrect forms.
Select the sentence with proper pronoun and verb agreement when using 'everyone'.
Everyone finishes his homework.
Everyone finish their homework.
Everyone finishes their homework.
Everyone finish his homework.
The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'finishes' and the corresponding pronoun. The other options mix plural forms or incorrect verb conjugations.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject”verb agreement when using the indefinite pronoun 'none'?
None of the ideas is practical.
None of the ideas are practical.
None of the ideas have been practical.
None of the ideas be practical.
Traditionally, 'none' is treated as singular when referring to the idea of 'not one,' so 'None of the ideas is practical.' is correct. The other options use plural or non-standard verb forms.
Which sentence is correct?
Neither of the answers is correct.
Neither of the answers are correct.
Neither of the answers be correct.
Neither of the answers were correct.
The indefinite pronoun 'neither' is singular, so it must be paired with the singular verb 'is.' The other options incorrectly use plural or inappropriate verb forms.
Select the sentence with correct usage of 'each' in subject agreement.
Each of the players shows his enthusiasm.
Each of the players show their enthusiasm.
Each of the players shows their enthusiasm.
Each of the players show his enthusiasm.
Since the pronoun 'each' is singular, it pairs with the singular verb 'shows' and the singular pronoun 'his.' The other options mix singular and plural forms incorrectly.
Which sentence maintains proper pronoun agreement when using 'someone'?
Someone left his backpack in the hall.
Someone left their backpack in the hall.
Someone left our backpack in the hall.
Someone left its backpack in the hall.
The pronoun 'someone' is singular; therefore, it correctly takes the singular pronoun 'his' and a singular verb form. The other choices introduce plural or mismatched pronouns.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates pronoun agreement with 'anybody'?
Anybody who wants to attend must bring his invitation.
Anybody who wants to attend must bring their invitation.
Anybody who want to attend must bring his invitation.
Anybody who want to attend must bring their invitation.
The indefinite pronoun 'anybody' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'wants' and the singular pronoun 'his.' The other options contain errors in verb or pronoun agreement.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject”verb agreement with an either/or construction?
Either the teacher or the students are responsible for their assignments.
Either the teacher or the students is responsible for his assignment.
Either the teacher or the students is responsible for their assignments.
Either the teacher or the students are responsible for his assignment.
In an either/or construction, the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. Since 'students' is plural, the correct verb is 'are,' and the pronoun 'their' matches properly. The other options fail to properly match subject and verb agreement.
Select the sentence with correct subject”verb and pronoun agreement for 'few'.
Few of the students have submitted their essays.
Few of the students has submitted his essay.
Few of the students have submitted his essays.
Few of the students has submitted their essays.
The word 'few' indicates a small number and is treated as plural here, so it requires the plural verb 'have' and the plural pronoun 'their.' The other options misuse singular forms with a plural subject.
Which sentence correctly uses reflexive pronouns with an indefinite subject?
If anyone makes a mistake, he should correct it himself.
If anyone makes a mistake, they should correct it themselves.
If anyone makes a mistake, he should correct it themselves.
If anyone make a mistake, he should correct it himself.
The sentence 'If anyone makes a mistake, he should correct it himself.' correctly pairs the singular indefinite pronoun 'anyone' with the singular pronouns 'he' and 'himself.' The other options show errors in subject-verb agreement or pronoun consistency.
Consider the sentence: 'Neither of the committees, which were established last year, ____ ready to present its findings.' Identify the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
is
are
been
were
Despite the relative clause 'which were established last year' referring to multiple committees, the main subject 'neither' is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form is 'is.' The other options incorrectly treat the subject as plural.
Which sentence correctly resolves pronoun ambiguity and maintains subject”verb agreement?
Each of the athletes completed his performance with great effort.
Each of the athletes completed their performance with great effort.
Each of the athletes completed her performance with great effort.
Each of the athletes completed its performance with great effort.
Using 'each' as a singular indefinite pronoun requires the singular forms 'completed' with 'his.' This sentence avoids ambiguity by matching the singular subject with the correct pronoun. The other options introduce mismatches between subject and pronoun.
Analyze the sentence: 'None of the solutions, including the one offered by the intern, ______ likely to be effective.' Which is the correct verb form?
is
are
was
were
Here, 'none' is treated as singular even though it refers to multiple solutions in a broader sense. The additional phrase does not affect the main subject's number; thus, 'is' is the correct choice. The other options incorrectly use plural or past tense forms.
Identify the sentence with proper pronoun and subject”verb agreement in a complex sentence structure.
Either the principal or the teachers are responsible for the announcement.
Either the principal or the teachers is responsible for the announcement.
Either the principal or the teachers be responsible for the announcement.
Either the principal or the teachers are being responsible for the announcement.
In an either/or construction, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since 'teachers' is plural, the correct verb form is 'are,' matching the plural pronoun 'their' if needed. The other options fail to correctly match the number of the nearer subject.
Identify the correct sentence using compound subjects with either/or.
Either the coach or the assistants are preparing for the game.
Either the coach or the assistants is preparing for the game.
Either the coach or the assistants have preparing for the game.
Either the coach or the assistants been preparing for the game.
With an either/or construction, the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. Since 'assistants' is plural, the correct verb form is 'are preparing.' The other options either misuse the verb form or fail to maintain subject-verb agreement.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze pronoun usage and ensure subject-verb agreement in sentence structures.
  2. Identify and apply rules for indefinite pronoun agreements in varied contexts.
  3. Evaluate sentences to determine correct pronoun forms and their proper applications.
  4. Demonstrate improved test readiness by recognizing and correcting common grammatical errors.

Subject-Verb & Indefinite Pronoun Cheat Sheet

  1. Indefinite pronouns are always singular - Words like "everyone," "somebody," and "each" refer to a single entity, so they demand singular verbs. Remember: "Everyone is excited" beats "Everyone are excited" any day! Macmillan Grammar Guide
  2. "Both," "few," "many," and "several" are plural - These pronouns inherently mean "more than one," so pair them with plural verbs. For example, say "Both are attending" instead of "Both is attending." Macmillan Grammar Guide
  3. "All," "any," "none," "some," and "most" can shift - Their number depends on the noun they stand for: "All of the cake is gone" vs. "All of the cookies are gone." It's like a chameleon - watch the noun to know whether it's singular or plural. Macmillan Grammar Guide
  4. Match subjects that start with "neither" and "either" - When these pronouns kick off a sentence, stick to singular verbs: "Neither of the options is suitable," not "Neither are suitable." It's a little quirk that keeps your writing crisp. NIU Writing Tutorial
  5. Don't be fooled by plural nouns after "each," "either," or "neither" - These lovable tricksters always stay singular. So "Each of the students has a book," even if there are dozens in the class. NIU Writing Tutorial
  6. Aim for crystal-clear antecedents - Vague pronouns can leave readers guessing: "When Jeff and Brian joined, they were scared" sparks the question who? Clarify to keep your stories tight. Walden University Writing Center
  7. Go gender-neutral with "they" - When the person's gender is unknown (or you just want to be inclusive), "they" has your back. "Each student should submit their assignment" feels both modern and friendly. Walden University Writing Center
  8. Quiz yourself with interactive exercises - Practice makes perfect! Jump into quizzes like "Anyone who cracks jokes while his hands are in my mouth is in danger" to spot and fix sneaky errors. Quia Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
  9. Dive into structured lesson plans - If you're serious about mastery, grab a full lesson plan on indefinite pronouns and verb agreement. It's like having a tutor in your pocket. PDESAS Lesson Resources
  10. Reinforce with worksheets and fun activities - Mixing games, fill-in-the-blanks, and matching helps those rules stick in your brain. Print them, share with friends, and celebrate every victory! Teach Starter Worksheets
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