Verbs and Pronouns Quiz

Which word in the following sentence is a linking verb? She seems happy today.

1. she
2. seems
3. happy
4. today

Answer: (b) seems

Which sentence contains an incorrect pronoun usage?

1. Me and him went to the park.
2. This is she, speaking.
3. Everyone brought their own lunch.
4. Whose book is this?

Answer: (a) Me and him went to the park.

Choose the correct sentence using "either - or" correctly:

1. Either you or your sister are responsible for this.
2. Either my parents or I are coming to the event.
3. Either Sarah or her friends is late.
4. Either Jack or Mark has taken the book.

Answer: (d) Either Jack or Mark has taken the book.

Which sentence correctly follows subject-verb agreement?

1. The team of players are practicing.
2. The collection of stories were interesting.
3. The box of books was heavy.
4. Neither the teacher nor the students was excited.

Answer: (c) The box of books was heavy.

In the sentence: "Along the riverbank, under the moonlit sky, dances the graceful swan." What is the true subject of the verb "dances"?

1. riverbank
2. sky
3. swan
4. dances

Answer: (c) swan

Choose the most suitable pronoun for the context: The teacher called out names, but ___ responded.

1. no one
2. someone
3. anyone
4. everyone

Answer: (a) no one

Which of the following sentences best illustrates an incorrect verb agreement?

1. Neither of the boys was late.
2. The number of students are increasing.
3. Every student and teacher was present.
4. The team is winning the match.

Answer: (b) The number of students are increasing.

Select the right verb to complete the sentence: Before the bell ___, all students must ___ their assignments.

1. rings, submitted
2. rang, submit
3. rings, submit
4. ring, submit

Answer: (c) rings, submit

Which sentence best demonstrates ambiguity in pronoun usage?

1. Sarah told Emma that she had won the award.
2. The cat chased its tail in circles.
3. They called us to inform us about the event.
4. His mother made him a cake for his birthday.

Answer: (a) Sarah told Emma that she had won the award.

Identify the right option to complete the sentence: Riya told Meera that ___ has won the first prize in the competition.

1. they
2. it
3. her
4. she

Answer: (d) she