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Prepare for IELTS and PTE with clear singular vs. plural grammar lessons.

English Grammar

Singular: Refers to one person, animal, place, thing, or idea.  
Examples: boy, girl, cat, book, apple
Plural: Refers to more than one person, animal, place, thing, or idea.  
Examples: boys, girls, cats, books, apples

Singular & Plural: Subject–Verb Agreement
Singular - A singular subject requires “s” in the verb. 
Example: He plays football.
Plural - Plural subjects do not need “s” in the verb. 
Example: They play football.

Practice Questions: 
Part A: Identify whether the subject is Singular (S) or Plural (P)
  1. The teacher ______ (S/P)
  2. Many students ______ (S/P)
  3. My best friend ______ (S/P)
  4. Several books ______ (S/P)
  5. The group of players ______ (S/P)
  6. The children in the park ______ (S/P)
  7. Each student ______ (S/P)
  8. The cars on the road ______ (S/P)
  9. A piece of cake ______ (S/P)
  10. Most people ______ (S/P)

Part B: Choose the Correct Verb

  1. The teacher teach/teaches English.
  2. Many students study/studies hard.
  3. My best friend live/lives nearby.
  4. Several books contain/contains useful information.
  5. The group of players practice/practices every day.
  6. The children in the park play/plays football.
  7. Each student has/have a notebook.
  8. The cars on the road move/moves slowly.
  9. A piece of cake taste/tastes delicious.
  10. Most people enjoy/enjoys holidays.

Part C: Mixed Practice

  1. The list of items is/are on the table.
  2. One of the students has/have won the prize.
  3. The news is/are surprising.
  4. A lot of money is/are needed for the project.
  5. The dogs in the yard bark/barks loudly.
  6. Neither of the answers is/are correct.
  7. The information in the report is/are accurate.
  8. The team work/works together well.
  9. Many people believe/believes this story.
  10. The decision made by the committee affect/affects everyone.


Answer Key

  1. S
  2. P
  3. S
  4. P
  5. S
  6. P
  7. S
  8. P
  9. S
  10. P
  11. teaches
  12. study
  13. lives
  14. contain
  15. practices
  16. play
  17. has
  18. move
  19. tastes
  20. enjoy
  21. is
  22. has
  23. is
  24. is
  25. bark
  26. is
  27. is
  28. works
  29. believe
  30. affects

 

 


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