Worksheet 1: Subject-Verb Disagreement
514 MCGRAW-HILL’S SAT
Label each verb in the following sentences with a “V” and each subject with an “S.” If any verbs are incorrect,
cross them out and write the correct form in the blank.
- We were horrified to discover that there was more than three mice living in the attic. ___
- Either the president or one of her aides are going to coordinate the project. ___
3.There is nearly always two or three guards posted at each entrance. _______________4.Every player on both the Falcons and the Rockets were at the party after the game. _______________5.There has been a theater and a toy store in the mall ever since it opened. _______________6.Either Eric or his brother is hosting the party this year. _______________7.There is no fewer than six crayons in this box. _______________8.The therapy can resume as planned because neither of the twins are allergic to penicillin. _______________9.The proceeds from the sale of every auctioned item goes to charity. _______________- Economics, particularly with its dependence on the behavior of consumers and producers,
has always struck me as more of a human science than a mathematical one. ___ - There is more than three years remaining on her contract. ___
- Neither of the girls were frightened by the wild animals that scurried incessantly past
their tent. ___
13.The technology behind high-definition television, DVDs, and CDs have transformed nearly
every aspect of the home entertainment industry. _______________14.Every player on both teams were concerned about the goalie’s injury. _______________15.The company’s sponsorship of charitable foundations and mentorship programs have
garnered many commendations from philanthropic organizations. _______________16.Neither the children nor their parents utters a word when Mrs. Denny tells her stories. _______________17.How important is your strength training and your diet to your daily regimen? _______________