Subject verb agreement exercise

Complete the following sentences using a verb form that agrees with the subject.

1. The lifespan of these insects ………………….. very short. (is / are)

2. One of my friends …………………… me with this task. (help / helps)

3. …………………… it rain here in September? (Do / does)

4. How many guests …………………….. arrived? (has / have)

5. A box of sweets …………………… given to the children. (was / were)

6. Stories of this type ……………………… children. (fascinate / fascinates)

7. The winning of five medals by the same athlete …………………….. a rare achievement. (is / are)

8. ………………….. there a way out of this difficulty? (is / are)

9. A course of antibiotics ……………………. prescribed by the doctor. (was / were)

Answers

1. The lifespan of these insects is very short.

2. One of my friends helps me with this task.

3. Does it rain here in September?

4. How many guests have arrived?

5. A box of sweets was given to the children.

6. Stories of this type fascinate children.

7. The winning of five medals by the same athlete is a rare achievement.

8. Is there a way out of this difficulty?

9. A course of antibiotics was prescribed by the doctor.