Examples of subject-verb agreement.

 RULE 6

A noun singular in form and collective in sense takes a singular verb.

1. The committee has made its decision.
2. The team is playing well today.
3. The jury has announced its verdict.
4. The audience was silent.
5. The family is planning a trip.
6. The class is ready for the test.
7. The army has moved forward.
8. The staff is working hard.
9. The crowd was cheering loudly.
10. The government has introduced a new policy.
11. The company is expanding rapidly.
12. The board has approved the proposal.
13. The panel has selected the winner.
14. The group is discussing the matter.
15. The herd is grazing in the field.
16. The flock is flying south.
17. The team has won the match.
18. The public is aware of the issue.
19. The faculty has decided the schedule.
20. The council has passed the bill.
21. The society is organizing an event.
22. The nation is celebrating the festival.
23. The audience has appreciated the performance.
24. The class was attentive.
25. The staff has completed the task.
26. The committee is meeting today.
27. The police force is investigating the case.
28. The choir is singing beautifully.
29. The crew is preparing the ship.
30. The army is ready for action.
31. The press has reported the news.
32. The team is confident of victory.
33. The family has shifted to Delhi.
34. The club has elected a new president.
35. The board is responsible for the decision.
36. The audience was excited.
37. The jury is examining the evidence.
38. The committee has finalized the plan.
39. The organization is growing quickly.
40. The council is considering the proposal.
41. The group has agreed unanimously.
42. The staff is on leave today.
43. The crowd is moving slowly.
44. The class has completed the project.
45. The family is united.
46. The government is planning reforms.
47. The team has practiced well.
48. The army is marching ahead.
49. The committee has submitted its report.
50. The audience has enjoyed the show.

RULE 7

A great many + plural noun + plural verb

1. A great many students have passed.
2. A great many people were present.
3. A great many boys have joined the team.
4. A great many workers have protested.
5. A great many girls were dancing.
6. A great many farmers have benefited.
7. A great many teachers were invited.
8. A great many children have participated.
9. A great many tourists have visited the city.
10. A great many books were sold.
11. A great many candidates have applied.
12. A great many houses were damaged.
13. A great many players have improved.
14. A great many visitors were waiting.
15. A great many customers have complained.
16. A great many passengers were injured.
17. A great many villagers have migrated.
18. A great many soldiers were honoured.
19. A great many shops have opened.
20. A great many artists were appreciated.
21. A great many people have suffered.
22. A great many employees have resigned.
23. A great many children were playing.
24. A great many citizens have voted.
25. A great many students were absent.
26. A great many doctors have arrived.
27. A great many women were selected.
28. A great many leaders have spoken.
29. A great many animals were rescued.
30. A great many players were injured.
31. A great many spectators have gathered.
32. A great many volunteers were helping.
33. A great many students have improved.
34. A great many people were celebrating.
35. A great many families have shifted.
36. A great many books have been donated.
37. A great many officers were promoted.
38. A great many candidates were shortlisted.
39. A great many workers have demanded justice.
40. A great many children have learned quickly.
41. A great many teachers have attended.
42. A great many patients were treated.
43. A great many investors have shown interest.
44. A great many players have scored goals.
45. A great many farmers were protesting.
46. A great many students have enrolled.
47. A great many visitors were impressed.
48. A great many travelers have returned.
49. A great many villagers were helped.
50. A great many employees have completed training.

RULE 8

With / together with / in addition to / no less than — verb agrees with FIRST subject

1. The boy with his friends has arrived.
2. The teacher with her students is coming.
3. The captain together with his team was present.
4. Ram with his brother has gone home.
5. The officer with his staff was ready.
6. The girl with her parents has reached.
7. The manager together with his assistants was busy.
8. The president with his ministers is attending.
9. The child with his toys is happy.
10. The actor with his fans has entered.
11. The doctor with his nurse was working.
12. The leader with his followers has arrived.
13. The singer with her band was performing.
14. The principal with the teachers is planning.
15. The boy together with his classmates was punished.
16. The man with his dog is walking.
17. The officer together with his soldiers was honoured.
18. The girl with her cousins has gone out.
19. The minister with his advisors is meeting.
20. The teacher with her class has started the lesson.
21. The captain with his crew was sailing.
22. The player with his coach is training.
23. The mother with her children has come.
24. The chairman together with members was present.
25. The author with his publisher has signed the contract.
26. The scientist with his team is researching.
27. The host with his guests was waiting.
28. The judge with lawyers has entered.
29. The artist with his assistants was painting.
30. The king with his army was marching.
31. The student with his friends has left.
32. The speaker with the audience is interacting.
33. The officer with his driver has arrived.
34. The boy no less than his friends is guilty.
35. She no less than her sister is talented.
36. He no less than I is responsible.
37. The teacher in addition to students is present.
38. Hard work in addition to luck is necessary.
39. Intelligence in addition to experience is required.
40. The manager with his team has succeeded.
41. The singer together with musicians was applauded.
42. The girl with her pet is smiling.
43. The boy with his classmates has won.
44. The minister together with officers was welcomed.
45. The student with his teacher is confident.
46. The father with his sons has come.
47. The bride with her relatives has arrived.
48. The player together with teammates was honoured.
49. The host with his family has greeted guests.
50. The chief with his assistants was present.

RULE 9

Plural form but singular meaning → Singular verb

1. This news is shocking.
2. The news was broadcast yesterday.
3. Mathematics is my favourite subject.
4. Physics is difficult.
5. Economics is interesting.
6. Statistics is useful.   Stuh tis tics
7. Politics is complicated.
8. Measles is contagious.
9. Diabetes is dangerous.
10. Billiards is popular here.
11. Gymnastics is enjoyable.
12. Athletics is practiced daily.
13. Ethics is important.
14. Civics is taught in school.
15. Linguistics is fascinating.
16. Electronics is advancing rapidly.
17. Genetics is a modern science.
18. Mathematics was introduced early.
19. Physics was discovered through experiments.
20. Economics is essential for development.
21. The news is true.
22. The information is correct.
23. The furniture is expensive.
24. The luggage is heavy.
25. The scenery is beautiful.
26. The advice is helpful.
27. The poetry is inspiring.
28. The equipment is new.
29. The machinery is working.
30. The progress is satisfactory.
31. The research is complete.
32. The homework is finished.
33. The knowledge is valuable.
34. The music is pleasant.
35. The traffic is slow.
36. The weather is cold.
37. The business is growing.
38. The education is improving.
39. The evidence is clear.
40. The bread is fresh.
41. The furniture was damaged.
42. The information was useful.
43. The news is encouraging.
44. Mathematics requires practice.
45. Politics affects everyone.
46. Economics influences society.
47. Physics explains nature.
48. Statistics helps analysis.
49. Ethics guides behaviour.
50. Gymnastics improves fitness.

RULE 10

Not only… but also → Verb agrees with SECOND subject

1. Not only Ram but also his friends are coming.
2. Not only the teacher but also the students were laughing.
3. Not only the child but also his parents were worried.
4. Not only India but also Nepal is participating.
5. Not only the manager but also employees were present.
6. Not only she but also her sisters are singing.
7. Not only the captain but also players were injured.
8. Not only the boy but also girls were dancing.
9. Not only the principal but also teachers were absent.
10. Not only Mohan but also Sohan is responsible.
11. Not only the dog but also cats were running.
12. Not only the singer but also musicians were praised.
13. Not only the father but also children were excited.
14. Not only the leader but also followers were arrested.
15. Not only the mother but also daughters were cooking.
16. Not only the boy but also his sister is ready.
17. Not only the teacher but also the class was silent.
18. Not only the actor but also actresses were invited.
19. Not only the doctor but also nurses were working.
20. Not only the officer but also soldiers were brave.
21. Not only he but also I am guilty.
22. Not only I but also he is wrong.
23. Not only the students but also the teacher was surprised.
24. Not only the audience but also the judge was impressed.
25. Not only the girls but also the boy was selected.
26. Not only the boys but also the girl was chosen.
27. Not only Ram but also Shyam is present.
28. Not only the driver but also passengers were injured.
29. Not only the owner but also workers were happy.
30. Not only the poet but also writers were honored.
31. Not only the farmer but also villagers were protesting.
32. Not only the singer but also dancers were applauded.
33. Not only the chef but also helpers were busy.
34. Not only the king but also ministers were worried.
35. Not only the child but also mother was crying.
36. Not only the children but also the mother was laughing.
37. Not only the teacher but also the student was responsible.
38. Not only the coach but also players were practicing.
39. Not only the officer but also clerk was present.
40. Not only the captain but also the crew was ready.
41. Not only the dog but also the cat was sleeping.
42. Not only the singer but also the audience was emotional.
43. Not only the manager but also the assistant was helpful.
44. Not only the boys but also girls were playing.
45. Not only the player but also spectators were excited.
46. Not only the author but also readers were happy.
47. Not only the teacher but also students were learning.
48. Not only the host but also guests were dancing.
49. Not only the speaker but also listeners were attentive.
50. Not only the judge but also lawyers were arguing.

RULE 11

Subjects joined by OR → Verb agrees with SECOND subject

1. Ram or his brothers are coming.
2. Mohan or Sohan is responsible.
3. The teacher or students are ready.
4. The students or the teacher is absent.
5. The father or his sons are arriving.
6. The boys or the girl is playing.
7. The girl or her friends are dancing.
8. The manager or employees are attending.
9. The employees or the manager is present.
10. The doctor or nurses are available.
11. The nurses or the doctor is available.
12. The child or his parents were waiting.
13. The parents or the child was crying.
14. The captain or players were injured.
15. The players or the captain was injured.
16. Tea or coffee is available.
17. Apples or mangoes are available.
18. Either Ram or Shyam is coming.
19. Either the boys or the girl is guilty.
20. Either the girl or the boys are guilty.
21. Ramesh or his friends have arrived.
22. His friends or Ramesh has arrived.
23. The teacher or the principal is speaking.
24. The principal or teachers are speaking.
25. A pen or pencils are needed.
26. Pencils or a pen is needed.
27. The mother or daughters were cooking.
28. The daughters or the mother was cooking.
29. Bread or biscuits are served.
30. Biscuits or bread is served.
31. The singer or musicians were invited.
32. Musicians or the singer was invited.
33. A boy or girls are responsible.
34. Girls or a boy is responsible.
35. Either he or I am right.
36. Either I or he is right.
37. The host or guests were waiting.
38. Guests or the host was waiting.
39. The officer or soldiers were ready.
40. Soldiers or the officer was ready.
41. The teacher or students were laughing.
42. Students or the teacher was laughing.
43. The dog or cats were running.
44. Cats or the dog was running.
45. The boy or girls were selected.
46. Girls or the boy was selected.
47. The driver or passengers were injured.
48. Passengers or the driver was injured.
49. Either the teacher or the class was wrong.
50. Either the class or the teachers were wrong.