Grammar Games Speed Round
Subject Verb Agreement Game
Find the real subject before choosing the verb.
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The round is short; the corrections are the lesson. Use the guide below whenever you want a refresher.
How to play
- Choose Practice for an untimed round or Challenge for a timed round with three lives.
- Practice lets you choose a difficulty; Challenge mixes all three levels in a 12-question round.
- Read the explanation after every answer, replay mistakes and continue with the related exercise when available.
Grammar guide
Subject Verb Agreement Game: rules and examples
A verb must agree with its subject, not with a nearby noun. Start with one person versus several, then practise words such as everyone, phrases such as the box of photos, and advanced choices involving either/or and quantities.
01
One subject or more?
A singular third-person subject usually takes -s in present simple; plural subjects take the base form. Be and have also change form.
The child plays.
Singular subject.The children play.
Plural subject.She has a book.
Singular has.
02
Find the head noun
Words in an of-phrase or a phrase set off by commas do not replace the real subject.
The box of photos is here.
Box is singular.The keys to the room are here.
Keys is plural.The author, along with her editors, is attending.
Author controls is.
03
Everyone, each and neither
These words are grammatically singular in standard formal agreement, even if they refer to multiple people or choices.
Everyone wants a seat.
Everyone is singular.Each answer is important.
Each is singular.Neither answer seems correct.
Neither answer is singular.
04
Quantities and measures
The noun after some of or half of often decides agreement. A measure considered one amount can take a singular verb.
Some of the water is missing.
Water is uncountable.Some of the bottles are missing.
Bottles is plural.Ten dollars is enough.
One sum of money.
05
Either/or and tricky number phrases
With either/or or neither/nor, the verb commonly agrees with the nearer subject. The number of is singular; a number of is plural.
Either the manager or the assistants are here.
Assistants is nearer.The number of visitors is rising.
The number is singular.A number of visitors are waiting.
A number of means several.
FAQ
Is this subject verb agreement game free?
Yes. Play as many rounds as you like without creating an account.
How do I find the subject in a long sentence?
Find the head noun and ignore descriptive phrases after it: The box of photos is here.
Is everyone singular or plural?
Everyone is grammatically singular: Everyone wants a seat.
What is the difference between the number of and a number of?
The number of is singular; a number of means several and takes a plural verb.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Let pairs explain their choice before revealing each correction, then use Challenge for a short review.
Does the game save my score?
Your best Challenge score is stored in this browser, not in your account.