Some nouns are plural and always take a plural verb. Examples: stairs, clothes, goods, premises, savings, earnings, belongings, congratulations, outskirts, riches, surroundings, thanks, particulars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some nouns ending in -s are actually singular and take a singular verb. These include the names of sciences, diseases, sports etc. Examples are: physics, mathematics, economics, mumps, measles, diabetes, rabies, news, politics, ethics, athletics, gymnastics, aerobics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nouns that refer to objects that have two parts take a plural verb: Examples are: scissors, pliers, pincers, trousers, jeans, tights, shorts, compasses, and binoculars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Collective nouns can be followed by a singular or plural verb. Examples are:\u00a0 family, college, population, team, university, crowd, public, committee, audience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The nouns staff, police and people<\/em> take plural verbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nouns somebody, anybody, someone, anyone, nobody, no one <\/em>etc. take a singular verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill in the blanks with a verb form that agrees with the subject.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The government ……………………… criticized for being too slow to act. (was \/ were)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. No one …………………… a greater collection of coins than my aunt. (has \/ have)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Somebody ……………………… waiting at the door. (is \/ are)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Two years …………………………. a long time to be out of work. (is \/ are)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 Fatty foods, especially fries and burgers ………………………….. harmful for health. (is \/ are)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Some students ………………………….. excited about the idea. (is \/ are)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Neither Sam nor his children …………………………. English. (speaks \/ speak)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Either Jane or Susie ……………………… to go. (has \/ have)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. If anybody ……………………….. tell them that I am out. (calls \/ call)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. The contractor, along with his suppliers, …………………………… expected to arrive soon. (is \/ are)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Several people ………………………… complained. (has \/ have)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Neither John nor Alice ……………………………. got a job. (has \/ have)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The government was<\/strong> criticized for being too slow to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. No one has<\/strong> a greater collection of coins than my aunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Somebody is<\/strong> waiting at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Two years is<\/strong> a long time to be out of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 Fatty foods, especially fries and burgers, are<\/strong> harmful for health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Some students are<\/strong> excited about the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Neither Sam nor his children speak<\/strong> English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Either Jane or Susie has <\/strong>to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. If anybody calls<\/strong> tell them that I am out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. The contractor, along with his suppliers, is <\/strong>expected to arrive soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Several people have<\/strong> complained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Neither John nor Alice has<\/strong> got a job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Basic rules of sentence agreement Some nouns are plural and always take a plural verb. Examples: stairs, clothes, goods, premises, savings, earnings, belongings, congratulations, outskirts, riches, surroundings, thanks, particulars. 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