SAT noun number agreement review

Singular nouns require what kind of verb?

A singular verb. Example: The dog barks.

True or False: "The group are meeting today."

False. "Group" is singular, so use "is."

What is the plural form of 'child'?

'Children'.

Fill in the blank: A flock of birds ____ flying.

is

Collective nouns (like 'team') are generally treated as what?

Singular when acting as a unit.

True or False: "The criteria is clear."

False. "Criteria" is plural; use "are."

What is the plural of 'mouse'?

'Mice'.

Singular or plural: "Ten dollars is a lot."

Singular; treat as a single amount.

What do you call two or more nouns joined by 'and'?

Always plural. Example: The cat and dog are playing.

Fill in the blank: The data ____ conclusive.

are (if using plural sense).

What is the rule for nouns ending in 's'?

Add 'es' for plural. Example: Box → Boxes.

True or False: "Each of the players are ready."

False. "Each" is singular; use "is."

List the plural of 'person'.

'People'.

Collective nouns like 'family' can be what?

Singular or plural based on context.

What is the singular for 'cacti'?

'Cactus'.

Fill in the blank: None of the cake ____ left.

is

Singular nouns take which verb form?

Singular nouns take singular verb forms, e.g., "The dog runs."

True or False: "The team are winning."

False. Team is a collective noun and takes a singular verb: "The team is winning."

Fill in the blank: A group of ____ (child) is playing.

children. Use plural form for countable nouns.

Which is correct: "Each of the students have" or "Each of the students has"?

"Each of the students has". Use singular verb with "each."

Cause → Effect: Incorrect noun agreement leads to?

Misunderstanding. It can confuse readers about the subject.

What is the correct form? "Neither of the options ____ good."

"is". Use singular verbs with neither/nor constructions.

Identify the error: "The data are important to the study."

None; "data" can be treated as singular or plural. Check context.

True or False: "The jury were unanimous in their decision."

False. Jury is a collective noun; should say "The jury was unanimous."

Which is correct: "A pair of shoes are" or "A pair of shoes is"?

"A pair of shoes is." Use singular for collective nouns.

Common error: "The flock of birds were flying."

Correct: "The flock of birds was flying." Use singular with collective nouns.

What is the error? "Some of the cake were eaten."

"were" is incorrect; should be "Some of the cake was eaten."

Fill in the blank: All of the ____ (team) is here.

team. Collective nouns can take singular or plural based on context.

Cause → Effect: Using plural verbs with collective nouns causes?

Confusion in number agreement in sentences.

Which is correct: "Five dollars are" or "Five dollars is"?

"Five dollars is." Amounts take singular verbs.

Identify the mistake: "The group have decided on their plan."

Should read: "The group has decided on its plan." Use singular with collective nouns.

True or False: "All of the students is ready."

False. Should say "All of the students are ready." Use plural for multiple subjects.