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Subject–Verb Agreement — Common Error Practice (Set 1: Q1–Q100)

No.	Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence	Explanation
1	He go to school every day.	He goes to school every day.	Singular subject “He” takes singular verb “goes”.
2	She write beautifully.	She writes beautifully.	“She” needs “writes” (–s for singular).
3	They plays football.	They play football.	“They” is plural → use “play”.
4	One of my friends are coming.	One of my friends is coming.	“One” is singular → verb should be singular.
5	The boy with his dogs walk fast.	The boy with his dogs walks fast.	Main subject is “boy” → singular verb.
6	Everyone know the truth.	Everyone knows the truth.	“Everyone” is singular → “knows”.
7	Neither of the books are good.	Neither of the books is good.	“Neither” is singular.
8	Each of the girls have a pen.	Each of the girls has a pen.	“Each” takes singular verb.
9	Bread and butter are my favorite food.	Bread and butter is my favorite food.	“Bread and butter” → one dish → singular.
10	Mathematics are difficult.	Mathematics is difficult.	“Mathematics” → singular subject.
11	The news are not true.	The news is not true.	“News” is singular in meaning.
12	My trousers is dirty.	My trousers are dirty.	“Trousers” is plural.
13	Politics are interesting.	Politics is interesting.	“Politics” is singular in form.
14	The police is coming.	The police are coming.	“Police” is plural.
15	None of the boys have done it.	None of the boys has done it.	“None” may be singular if referring to ‘not one’.
16	Ten miles are a long distance.	Ten miles is a long distance.	“Ten miles” → one unit → singular.
17	Two and two make five.	Two and two makes four.	Correct math agreement.
18	The quality of the mangoes are good.	The quality of the mangoes is good.	Main subject is “quality” → singular.
19	The list of names are long.	The list of names is long.	“List” is singular.
20	Neither he nor his friends is coming.	Neither he nor his friends are coming.	Closest subject “friends” → plural verb.
21	Either the teacher or the students is present.	Either the teacher or the students are present.	Closest noun “students” → plural.
22	The committee have decided to meet again.	The committee has decided to meet again.	“Committee” → singular group (unless members act separately).
23	The jury are divided in their opinion.	The jury is divided in its opinion.	“Jury” as one body → singular.
24	My family are large.	My family is large.	“Family” as one unit → singular.
25	A number of students is absent.	A number of students are absent.	“A number of” → plural verb.
26	The number of students are increasing.	The number of students is increasing.	“The number” → singular subject.
27	Fifty rupees are enough.	Fifty rupees is enough.	Sum of money → singular.
28	The team are winning.	The team is winning.	“Team” → singular group.
29	The audience was clapping their hands.	The audience were clapping their hands.	“Audience” → plural individuals.
30	Every boy and every girl have a chance.	Every boy and every girl has a chance.	Each “every” → singular.

 

No.	Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence	Explanation
31	Neither of the answers are correct.	Neither of the answers is correct.	“Neither” is singular.
32	Each of the boys were punished.	Each of the boys was punished.	“Each” takes singular verb.
33	There is many people in the room.	There are many people in the room.	“People” is plural → “are”.
34	There was two books on the table.	There were two books on the table.	“Two books” → plural.
35	The children plays in the park.	The children play in the park.	“Children” plural → “play”.
36	The teacher along with students are coming.	The teacher along with students is coming.	Main subject “teacher” → singular.
37	Either John or his brothers is guilty.	Either John or his brothers are guilty.	Closest noun “brothers” → plural.
38	Neither the dogs nor the cat are hungry.	Neither the dogs nor the cat is hungry.	Closest noun “cat” → singular.
39	Each man, woman and child have rights.	Each man, woman and child has rights.	“Each” → singular.
40	Every boy and girl were happy.	Every boy and girl was happy.	“Every” → singular.
41	The scissors is on the table.	The scissors are on the table.	“Scissors” is plural.
42	Measles are a common disease.	Measles is a common disease.	“Measles” → singular noun.
43	Ten dollars are too much.	Ten dollars is too much.	Amount of money → singular.
44	The pair of shoes are new.	The pair of shoes is new.	Main subject “pair” → singular.
45	The crew were on the ship.	The crew was on the ship.	“Crew” as one unit → singular.
46	My spectacles is broken.	My spectacles are broken.	“Spectacles” → plural.
47	Neither of the teams are strong.	Neither of the teams is strong.	“Neither” → singular.
48	None of the milk were wasted.	None of the milk was wasted.	“Milk” → uncountable → singular.
49	Few knows the truth.	Few know the truth.	“Few” → plural.
50	A variety of flowers grows here.	A variety of flowers grow here.	“A variety of” → plural sense.
51	The variety of flowers are beautiful.	The variety of flowers is beautiful.	“The variety” → singular.
52	There is five boys outside.	There are five boys outside.	Plural noun → plural verb.
53	Neither of my parents is alive.	✅ Correct	“Neither” → singular; correct usage.
54	The number of applicants are high.	The number of applicants is high.	“The number” → singular.
55	A number of books is missing.	A number of books are missing.	“A number of” → plural.
56	The cattle is grazing.	The cattle are grazing.	“Cattle” → plural noun.
57	The luggage are heavy.	The luggage is heavy.	“Luggage” → uncountable singular.
58	The scenery are beautiful.	The scenery is beautiful.	“Scenery” → singular.
59	Physics are an interesting subject.	Physics is an interesting subject.	“Physics” → singular subject.
60	The audience was happy with their seats.	The audience were happy with their seats.	Refers to individuals → plural.
61	The staff is working well.	✅ Correct	“Staff” as one unit → singular.
62	The staff are arguing among themselves.	✅ Correct	When members act individually → plural.
63	A dozen eggs are enough.	✅ Correct	“A dozen eggs” → plural sense; “are” acceptable.
64	Ten kilometers are a long walk.	Ten kilometers is a long walk.	Distance → singular unit.
65	None of them knows the answer.	✅ Correct	“None” = “not one” → singular.
66	Each of these houses have a garden.	Each of these houses has a garden.	“Each” → singular verb.
67	Every of the students was present.	Every one of the students was present.	“Every” never used alone before plural noun.
68	My brother and I am happy.	My brother and I are happy.	“I and brother” → plural subject.
69	The girl and not her parents is responsible.	✅ Correct	Main subject “girl” → singular.
70	The boys or the girl have done it.	The boys or the girl has done it.	Closest subject “girl” → singular.
71	One of those men are your teacher.	One of those men is your teacher.	“One” → singular.
72	Every one of these apples are sweet.	Every one of these apples is sweet.	“Every one” → singular.
73	Each students has a notebook.	Each student has a notebook.	“Each” → singular noun.
74	Neither of the dogs bite.	Neither of the dogs bites.	“Neither” → singular verb.
75	The information are true.	The information is true.	“Information” → uncountable.
76	The furniture are expensive.	The furniture is expensive.	“Furniture” → singular.
77	The people is kind.	The people are kind.	“People” → plural.
78	The data is being analysed.	The data are being analysed.	“Data” plural of “datum”.
79	The criteria is clear.	The criteria are clear.	“Criteria” plural of “criterion”.
80	The phenomena is strange.	The phenomena are strange.	“Phenomena” plural.
81	The media is biased.	The media are biased.	“Media” plural of “medium”.
82	The bacteria is harmful.	The bacteria are harmful.	“Bacteria” plural.
83	Each of the players were tired.	Each of the players was tired.	“Each” → singular.
84	All of the milk have spilled.	All of the milk has spilled.	“Milk” → singular uncountable.
85	All of the boys has arrived.	All of the boys have arrived.	“Boys” → plural.
86	My friend, not his brothers, have come.	My friend, not his brothers, has come.	Main subject “friend” → singular.
87	The list of items are long.	The list of items is long.	“List” → singular.
88	Ten years are a long time.	Ten years is a long time.	Period → singular.
89	The pair of trousers were torn.	The pair of trousers was torn.	“Pair” → singular.
90	A bouquet of flowers smell nice.	A bouquet of flowers smells nice.	Main subject “bouquet” → singular.
91	The jury give its verdict.	The jury gives its verdict.	“Jury” singular as one unit.
92	The committee are divided on the issue.	✅ Correct	When members differ → plural sense.
93	The teacher and the student was late.	The teacher and the student were late.	Two subjects → plural.
94	My uncle and guardian is here.	✅ Correct	Same person → singular.
95	Either you or I am to blame.	✅ Correct	“I” takes “am”.
96	Either you or he am wrong.	Either you or he is wrong.	Closest subject “he” → “is”.
97	There goes the boys.	There go the boys.	“Boys” plural → “go”.
98	There stand a few houses.	There stand a few houses.	✅ Correct
99	Much of the students are absent.	Many of the students are absent.	“Much” used with uncountable nouns.
100	The goods is in the store.	The goods are in the store.	“Goods” → plural.

 

No.	Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence	Explanation
101	The army were marching.	The army was marching.	“Army” is a collective noun used as a single unit → singular.
102	My family are going to picnic.	My family is going to a picnic.	“Family” → singular when treated as one unit.
103	A basket of mangoes were stolen.	A basket of mangoes was stolen.	Main subject “basket” → singular.
104	The captain and the players was excited.	The captain and the players were excited.	Two subjects → plural.
105	Each boy and each girl were praised.	Each boy and each girl was praised.	“Each” → singular.
106	The teacher as well as the students are busy.	The teacher as well as the students is busy.	“As well as” doesn’t change singular subject.
107	Either of these roads lead to the market.	Either of these roads leads to the market.	“Either” → singular verb.
108	None of these bags are full.	None of these bags is full.	“None” can mean “not one” → singular.
109	The cattle is grazing in the field.	The cattle are grazing in the field.	“Cattle” is plural.
110	The crowd were shouting loudly.	The crowd was shouting loudly.	“Crowd” as one unit → singular.
111	The mob are angry.	The mob is angry.	“Mob” → singular collective noun.
112	My belongings is in the locker.	My belongings are in the locker.	“Belongings” → plural.
113	The stairs is broken.	The stairs are broken.	“Stairs” → plural.
114	The scenery are amazing.	The scenery is amazing.	“Scenery” → singular.
115	The furniture have arrived.	The furniture has arrived.	“Furniture” → singular.
116	The equipment are costly.	The equipment is costly.	“Equipment” → uncountable singular.
117	The advice were good.	The advice was good.	“Advice” → singular.
118	The information are correct.	The information is correct.	“Information” → singular.
119	The machinery were repaired.	The machinery was repaired.	“Machinery” → singular.
120	The scenery are beautiful.	The scenery is beautiful.	“Scenery” → singular (uncountable).
121	The police is searching the thief.	The police are searching the thief.	“Police” → plural.
122	The jury were unanimous in its decision.	The jury was unanimous in its decision.	“Jury” as one body → singular.
123	The audience was clapping their hands.	The audience were clapping their hands.	Acting individually → plural.
124	The committee have given its report.	The committee has given its report.	“Committee” → singular when one decision.
125	The committee are divided in their opinions.	✅ Correct	“Are” when members differ individually.
126	The staff is quarrelling among themselves.	The staff are quarrelling among themselves.	Individuals acting separately → plural.
127	The staff is efficient.	✅ Correct	“Staff” as one group → singular.
128	The students with the teacher is here.	The students with the teacher are here.	“Students” is main subject → plural.
129	Either the boy or his friends is to blame.	Either the boy or his friends are to blame.	Closest noun “friends” → plural verb.
130	Neither the teachers nor the principal are here.	Neither the teachers nor the principal is here.	Closest subject “principal” → singular.
131	Bread and butter are my breakfast.	Bread and butter is my breakfast.	One dish → singular.
132	Time and tide waits for none.	Time and tide wait for none.	Two subjects joined by “and” → plural.
133	The horse and carriage are ready.	The horse and carriage is ready.	One unit → singular.
134	The singer and dancer are famous.	The singer and dancer is famous.	Same person → singular.
135	The singer and the dancer is famous.	✅ Correct	Different persons → plural → “are”.
136	My friend and guide are dead.	My friend and guide is dead.	Same person → singular.
137	Either my brother or I are mistaken.	Either my brother or I am mistaken.	“I” → “am”.
138	Either he or I is to blame.	Either he or I am to blame.	“I” → “am”.
139	Neither she nor they is guilty.	Neither she nor they are guilty.	Closest subject “they” → plural.
140	Each boy and each girl have been invited.	Each boy and each girl has been invited.	“Each” → singular.
141	Everyone know this story.	Everyone knows this story.	“Everyone” → singular.
142	Someone have broken the vase.	Someone has broken the vase.	“Someone” → singular.
143	No one know the answer.	No one knows the answer.	“No one” → singular.
144	Everybody like him.	Everybody likes him.	“Everybody” → singular.
145	Nobody dare to speak.	Nobody dares to speak.	“Nobody” → singular.
146	Everything need care.	Everything needs care.	“Everything” → singular.
147	Something are wrong.	Something is wrong.	“Something” → singular.
148	All is well.	✅ Correct	“All” (referring to situation) → singular.
149	All are well.	✅ Correct	“All” (referring to people) → plural.
150	The whole class are attentive.	The whole class is attentive.	“Class” as a unit → singular.
151	Half of the cake are left.	Half of the cake is left.	“Cake” → singular.
152	Half of the boys is absent.	Half of the boys are absent.	“Boys” → plural.
153	One of my friend is honest.	One of my friends is honest.	“Friends” plural because “one of many”.
154	One of the boy is missing.	One of the boys is missing.	“Boys” plural.
155	Each of the girl has a pen.	Each of the girls has a pen.	“Girls” plural.
156	Everyone have done it.	Everyone has done it.	“Everyone” → singular.
157	Much people were present.	Many people were present.	“Much” used for uncountables.
158	Many milk was spilled.	Much milk was spilled.	“Much” for uncountable “milk”.
159	Both of the boy are clever.	Both of the boys are clever.	“Boys” plural.
160	Several student were absent.	Several students were absent.	“Students” plural.
161	Either of the men have gone.	Either of the men has gone.	“Either” → singular.
162	Neither of the girls have finished.	Neither of the girls has finished.	“Neither” → singular.
163	Every students has a book.	Every student has a book.	“Student” singular.
164	Each persons was told.	Each person was told.	“Person” singular.
165	Many a men were killed.	Many a man was killed.	“Many a” → singular.
166	Many a boys was late.	Many a boy was late.	“Many a” + singular noun + singular verb.
167	More than one person have arrived.	More than one person has arrived.	“More than one” → singular.
168	More than one students is missing.	More than one student is missing.	“Student” singular.
169	A lot of money have been spent.	A lot of money has been spent.	“Money” → singular.
170	A lot of people has gathered.	A lot of people have gathered.	“People” → plural.
171	A great deal of effort have been made.	A great deal of effort has been made.	“Effort” uncountable → singular.
172	A number of books is on the shelf.	A number of books are on the shelf.	“A number of” → plural.
173	The number of soldiers are large.	The number of soldiers is large.	“The number” → singular.
174	A series of events are happening.	A series of events is happening.	“Series” → singular.
175	The series of lectures were boring.	The series of lectures was boring.	“Series” → singular.
176	The means to succeed are hard work.	The means to succeed is hard work.	“Means” (method) → singular.
177	The means of transport is varied.	The means of transport are varied.	“Means” (different kinds) → plural.
178	The news are shocking.	The news is shocking.	“News” → singular.
179	The wages of sin is death.	✅ Correct	Fixed biblical phrase — singular form.
180	The wages of workers is high.	The wages of workers are high.	“Wages” → plural (salary).
181	The United States are a big country.	The United States is a big country.	Proper noun treated as singular.
182	The Philippines is beautiful.	✅ Correct	“The Philippines” treated as singular country name.
183	The Alps is covered with snow.	The Alps are covered with snow.	“Alps” → plural.
184	The Himalayas is high.	The Himalayas are high.	“Himalayas” plural.
185	Gulliver’s Travels is interesting.	✅ Correct	“Travels” = book title → singular.
186	The Arabian Nights are famous.	✅ Correct	Book title → singular (treated as one work).
187	The Gita are holy.	The Gita is holy.	“The Gita” → singular.
188	The Ramayana tell a story.	The Ramayana tells a story.	Singular noun → singular verb.
189	The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita teach devotion.	The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita teaches devotion.	“Gita” → singular.
190	The police has arrested the thief.	The police have arrested the thief.	“Police” → plural.
191	The cattle was grazing in the field.	The cattle were grazing in the field.	“Cattle” plural.
192	The people is shouting.	The people are shouting.	“People” plural.
193	The youth are a time of joy.	Youth is a time of joy.	“Youth” → singular concept.
194	The youth were protesting.	✅ Correct	“Youth” plural sense = young people.
195	The public are against it.	✅ Correct	“Public” plural sense (people).
196	The public is angry.	✅ Correct	When seen as one body → singular.
197	The goods has arrived.	The goods have arrived.	“Goods” → plural.
198	The surroundings is pleasant.	The surroundings are pleasant.	“Surroundings” plural.
199	The headquarters are in Delhi.	✅ Correct	“Headquarters” may take plural or singular.
200	The headquarters is near the airport.	✅ Correct	“Headquarters” treated as singular here.

 

No.	Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence	Explanation
201	My trousers is torn.	My trousers are torn.	“Trousers” is plural.
202	The scissors was blunt.	The scissors were blunt.	“Scissors” → plural.
203	The spectacles is new.	The spectacles are new.	“Spectacles” plural.
204	These news are bad.	This news is bad.	“News” → singular.
205	The information are useful.	The information is useful.	“Information” → singular.
206	The scenery were delightful.	The scenery was delightful.	“Scenery” → singular.
207	The furniture have been polished.	The furniture has been polished.	“Furniture” → singular.
208	The equipment were old.	The equipment was old.	“Equipment” → singular.
209	The machinery need oiling.	The machinery needs oiling.	“Machinery” → singular.
210	The baggage were lost.	The baggage was lost.	“Baggage” → singular.
211	The luggage are missing.	The luggage is missing.	“Luggage” → singular.
212	The advice were ignored.	The advice was ignored.	“Advice” → singular.
213	The traffic are heavy.	The traffic is heavy.	“Traffic” → singular.
214	The work are difficult.	The work is difficult.	“Work” → singular.
215	The weather were pleasant.	The weather was pleasant.	“Weather” → singular.
216	His hair are long.	His hair is long.	“Hair” → singular mass noun.
217	His hairs are grey.	His hair is grey.	“Hair” uncountable in general.
218	The people is happy.	The people are happy.	“People” → plural.
219	The peoples of India is united.	The peoples of India are united.	“Peoples” (nations) → plural.
220	The crew are on the deck.	The crew is on the deck.	“Crew” as one unit → singular.
221	The team are practising.	The team is practising.	“Team” as one unit → singular.
222	The team were arguing.	✅ Correct	Plural sense (members) → plural verb.
223	The audience is shouting.	The audience are shouting.	Acting individually → plural.
224	The audience were bored.	✅ Correct	Plural sense.
225	The class are studying.	The class is studying.	“Class” → singular unit.
226	The class were divided in their opinion.	✅ Correct	Individuals differing → plural.
227	The jury have given its verdict.	The jury has given its verdict.	“Jury” as a unit → singular.
228	The jury was divided in their views.	The jury were divided in their views.	Individuals differing → plural.
229	The council have met.	The council has met.	“Council” → singular.
230	The council are debating among themselves.	✅ Correct	Individual action → plural.
231	The government have announced its plan.	The government has announced its plan.	“Government” → singular.
232	The government are divided in their opinions.	✅ Correct	Individual sense → plural.
233	The crowd were fighting.	✅ Correct	“Crowd” → plural sense.
234	The crowd is huge.	✅ Correct	“Crowd” → singular as a group.
235	The mob are angry.	The mob is angry.	“Mob” singular collective.
236	The mob were attacking.	✅ Correct	Plural sense.
237	The cattle is grazing.	The cattle are grazing.	“Cattle” plural.
238	The police has arrived.	The police have arrived.	“Police” plural.
239	The police is investigating the case.	The police are investigating the case.	“Police” → plural.
240	The gentry is rich.	The gentry are rich.	“Gentry” → plural.
241	The clergy is respected.	The clergy are respected.	“Clergy” plural noun.
242	The clergy has opposed the rule.	The clergy have opposed the rule.	“Clergy” → plural.
243	The poultry is fed.	The poultry are fed.	“Poultry” plural noun.
244	The vermin is killed.	The vermin are killed.	“Vermin” → plural.
245	The wages of sin are death.	The wages of sin is death.	Fixed expression → singular.
246	The wages of workers is low.	The wages of workers are low.	“Wages” → plural (salary).
247	My earnings is good.	My earnings are good.	“Earnings” → plural.
248	My means is limited.	My means are limited.	“Means” → plural sense (resources).
249	This means are useful.	This means is useful.	“Means” singular for method.
250	The surroundings is dirty.	The surroundings are dirty.	“Surroundings” plural.
251	The outskirts of the city is noisy.	The outskirts of the city are noisy.	“Outskirts” plural.
252	The premises is large.	The premises are large.	“Premises” → plural.
253	The series of films are boring.	The series of films is boring.	“Series” singular.
254	The species are rare.	✅ Correct	“Species” same form for singular/plural.
255	This species are endangered.	This species is endangered.	Singular sense.
256	The means of transport are many.	✅ Correct	Plural sense → “are”.
257	The news are surprising.	The news is surprising.	“News” → singular.
258	Mathematics are easy.	Mathematics is easy.	“Mathematics” → singular.
259	Economics are tough.	Economics is tough.	“Economics” → singular subject.
260	Statistics show the result.	✅ Correct	“Statistics” plural sense (data).
261	Statistics is a useful subject.	✅ Correct	“Statistics” singular as field.
262	Physics are my favorite subject.	Physics is my favorite subject.	Singular subject.
263	Ethics are important.	Ethics is important.	“Ethics” → singular (study).
264	Ethics guide our life.	Ethics guides our life.	“Ethics” → singular.
265	The United Nations have done it.	The United Nations has done it.	Organization name → singular.
266	The Arabian Nights are a famous book.	The Arabian Nights is a famous book.	Title → singular.
267	The three brothers is here.	The three brothers are here.	Plural subject.
268	The old man with his sons were sitting.	The old man with his sons was sitting.	Main subject “man” → singular.
269	The teacher with his books were coming.	The teacher with his books was coming.	“Teacher” → singular.
270	The students with their teacher was studying.	The students with their teacher were studying.	Main subject “students” → plural.
271	A cup of tea are enough.	A cup of tea is enough.	“Cup” → singular.
272	Five gallons of water were wasted.	Five gallons of water was wasted.	Quantity → singular unit.
273	A lot of money have been stolen.	A lot of money has been stolen.	“Money” → singular.
274	A lot of students has gone.	A lot of students have gone.	“Students” plural.
275	A large number of people is present.	A large number of people are present.	“A large number of” → plural.
276	The number of applicants are increasing.	The number of applicants is increasing.	“The number” → singular.
277	Fifty kilometres are a long distance.	Fifty kilometres is a long distance.	Measure → singular unit.
278	Ten thousand rupees are too much.	Ten thousand rupees is too much.	Money amount → singular.
279	Two-thirds of the area are flooded.	Two-thirds of the area is flooded.	“Area” singular.
280	Two-thirds of the people is poor.	Two-thirds of the people are poor.	“People” plural.
281	A great many student is absent.	A great many students are absent.	“Students” plural.
282	Much of the students were absent.	Many of the students were absent.	“Much” for uncountable.
283	Many milk was wasted.	Much milk was wasted.	“Milk” uncountable.
284	Few of the money were spent.	Little of the money was spent.	“Little” for uncountable.
285	None of these boys have failed.	None of these boys has failed.	“None” → singular (“not one”).
286	None were present.	✅ Correct	“None” can be plural depending on context.
287	A pair of shoes are missing.	A pair of shoes is missing.	“Pair” → singular.
288	The pair of gloves were torn.	The pair of gloves was torn.	“Pair” → singular.
289	Two pairs of shoes is enough.	Two pairs of shoes are enough.	“Pairs” plural.
290	The number of tourists are high.	The number of tourists is high.	“The number” → singular.
291	A variety of flowers grows here.	A variety of flowers grow here.	“A variety of” → plural sense.
292	The variety of flowers are attractive.	The variety of flowers is attractive.	“The variety” → singular.
293	Each of the players have a chance.	Each of the players has a chance.	“Each” → singular verb.
294	Every one of them know it.	Every one of them knows it.	“Every one” → singular.
295	Neither of them were ready.	Neither of them was ready.	“Neither” → singular.
296	Either of the boys have done this.	Either of the boys has done this.	“Either” → singular.
297	Both of them is wrong.	Both of them are wrong.	“Both” → plural.
298	Each and every student have arrived.	Each and every student has arrived.	“Each and every” → singular.
299	Every one of these books are new.	Every one of these books is new.	“Every one” → singular.
300	Every student and teacher were present.	Every student and teacher was present.	“Every” makes subject singular.

 

No.	Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence	Explanation
201	My trousers is torn.	My trousers are torn.	“Trousers” is plural.
202	The scissors was blunt.	The scissors were blunt.	“Scissors” → plural.
203	The spectacles is new.	The spectacles are new.	“Spectacles” plural.
204	These news are bad.	This news is bad.	“News” → singular.
205	The information are useful.	The information is useful.	“Information” → singular.
206	The scenery were delightful.	The scenery was delightful.	“Scenery” → singular.
207	The furniture have been polished.	The furniture has been polished.	“Furniture” → singular.
208	The equipment were old.	The equipment was old.	“Equipment” → singular.
209	The machinery need oiling.	The machinery needs oiling.	“Machinery” → singular.
210	The baggage were lost.	The baggage was lost.	“Baggage” → singular.
211	The luggage are missing.	The luggage is missing.	“Luggage” → singular.
212	The advice were ignored.	The advice was ignored.	“Advice” → singular.
213	The traffic are heavy.	The traffic is heavy.	“Traffic” → singular.
214	The work are difficult.	The work is difficult.	“Work” → singular.
215	The weather were pleasant.	The weather was pleasant.	“Weather” → singular.
216	His hair are long.	His hair is long.	“Hair” → singular mass noun.
217	His hairs are grey.	His hair is grey.	“Hair” uncountable in general.
218	The people is happy.	The people are happy.	“People” → plural.
219	The peoples of India is united.	The peoples of India are united.	“Peoples” (nations) → plural.
220	The crew are on the deck.	The crew is on the deck.	“Crew” as one unit → singular.
221	The team are practising.	The team is practising.	“Team” as one unit → singular.
222	The team were arguing.	✅ Correct	Plural sense (members) → plural verb.
223	The audience is shouting.	The audience are shouting.	Acting individually → plural.
224	The audience were bored.	✅ Correct	Plural sense.
225	The class are studying.	The class is studying.	“Class” → singular unit.
226	The class were divided in their opinion.	✅ Correct	Individuals differing → plural.
227	The jury have given its verdict.	The jury has given its verdict.	“Jury” as a unit → singular.
228	The jury was divided in their views.	The jury were divided in their views.	Individuals differing → plural.
229	The council have met.	The council has met.	“Council” → singular.
230	The council are debating among themselves.	✅ Correct	Individual action → plural.
231	The government have announced its plan.	The government has announced its plan.	“Government” → singular.
232	The government are divided in their opinions.	✅ Correct	Individual sense → plural.
233	The crowd were fighting.	✅ Correct	“Crowd” → plural sense.
234	The crowd is huge.	✅ Correct	“Crowd” → singular as a group.
235	The mob are angry.	The mob is angry.	“Mob” singular collective.
236	The mob were attacking.	✅ Correct	Plural sense.
237	The cattle is grazing.	The cattle are grazing.	“Cattle” plural.
238	The police has arrived.	The police have arrived.	“Police” plural.
239	The police is investigating the case.	The police are investigating the case.	“Police” → plural.
240	The gentry is rich.	The gentry are rich.	“Gentry” → plural.
241	The clergy is respected.	The clergy are respected.	“Clergy” plural noun.
242	The clergy has opposed the rule.	The clergy have opposed the rule.	“Clergy” → plural.
243	The poultry is fed.	The poultry are fed.	“Poultry” plural noun.
244	The vermin is killed.	The vermin are killed.	“Vermin” → plural.
245	The wages of sin are death.	The wages of sin is death.	Fixed expression → singular.
246	The wages of workers is low.	The wages of workers are low.	“Wages” → plural (salary).
247	My earnings is good.	My earnings are good.	“Earnings” → plural.
248	My means is limited.	My means are limited.	“Means” → plural sense (resources).
249	This means are useful.	This means is useful.	“Means” singular for method.
250	The surroundings is dirty.	The surroundings are dirty.	“Surroundings” plural.
251	The outskirts of the city is noisy.	The outskirts of the city are noisy.	“Outskirts” plural.
252	The premises is large.	The premises are large.	“Premises” → plural.
253	The series of films are boring.	The series of films is boring.	“Series” singular.
254	The species are rare.	✅ Correct	“Species” same form for singular/plural.
255	This species are endangered.	This species is endangered.	Singular sense.
256	The means of transport are many.	✅ Correct	Plural sense → “are”.
257	The news are surprising.	The news is surprising.	“News” → singular.
258	Mathematics are easy.	Mathematics is easy.	“Mathematics” → singular.
259	Economics are tough.	Economics is tough.	“Economics” → singular subject.
260	Statistics show the result.	✅ Correct	“Statistics” plural sense (data).
261	Statistics is a useful subject.	✅ Correct	“Statistics” singular as field.
262	Physics are my favorite subject.	Physics is my favorite subject.	Singular subject.
263	Ethics are important.	Ethics is important.	“Ethics” → singular (study).
264	Ethics guide our life.	Ethics guides our life.	“Ethics” → singular.
265	The United Nations have done it.	The United Nations has done it.	Organization name → singular.
266	The Arabian Nights are a famous book.	The Arabian Nights is a famous book.	Title → singular.
267	The three brothers is here.	The three brothers are here.	Plural subject.
268	The old man with his sons were sitting.	The old man with his sons was sitting.	Main subject “man” → singular.
269	The teacher with his books were coming.	The teacher with his books was coming.	“Teacher” → singular.
270	The students with their teacher was studying.	The students with their teacher were studying.	Main subject “students” → plural.
271	A cup of tea are enough.	A cup of tea is enough.	“Cup” → singular.
272	Five gallons of water were wasted.	Five gallons of water was wasted.	Quantity → singular unit.
273	A lot of money have been stolen.	A lot of money has been stolen.	“Money” → singular.
274	A lot of students has gone.	A lot of students have gone.	“Students” plural.
275	A large number of people is present.	A large number of people are present.	“A large number of” → plural.
276	The number of applicants are increasing.	The number of applicants is increasing.	“The number” → singular.
277	Fifty kilometres are a long distance.	Fifty kilometres is a long distance.	Measure → singular unit.
278	Ten thousand rupees are too much.	Ten thousand rupees is too much.	Money amount → singular.
279	Two-thirds of the area are flooded.	Two-thirds of the area is flooded.	“Area” singular.
280	Two-thirds of the people is poor.	Two-thirds of the people are poor.	“People” plural.
281	A great many student is absent.	A great many students are absent.	“Students” plural.
282	Much of the students were absent.	Many of the students were absent.	“Much” for uncountable.
283	Many milk was wasted.	Much milk was wasted.	“Milk” uncountable.
284	Few of the money were spent.	Little of the money was spent.	“Little” for uncountable.
285	None of these boys have failed.	None of these boys has failed.	“None” → singular (“not one”).
286	None were present.	✅ Correct	“None” can be plural depending on context.
287	A pair of shoes are missing.	A pair of shoes is missing.	“Pair” → singular.
288	The pair of gloves were torn.	The pair of gloves was torn.	“Pair” → singular.
289	Two pairs of shoes is enough.	Two pairs of shoes are enough.	“Pairs” plural.
290	The number of tourists are high.	The number of tourists is high.	“The number” → singular.
291	A variety of flowers grows here.	A variety of flowers grow here.	“A variety of” → plural sense.
292	The variety of flowers are attractive.	The variety of flowers is attractive.	“The variety” → singular.
293	Each of the players have a chance.	Each of the players has a chance.	“Each” → singular verb.
294	Every one of them know it.	Every one of them knows it.	“Every one” → singular.
295	Neither of them were ready.	Neither of them was ready.	“Neither” → singular.
296	Either of the boys have done this.	Either of the boys has done this.	“Either” → singular.
297	Both of them is wrong.	Both of them are wrong.	“Both” → plural.
298	Each and every student have arrived.	Each and every student has arrived.	“Each and every” → singular.
299	Every one of these books are new.	Every one of these books is new.	“Every one” → singular.
300	Every student and teacher were present.	Every student and teacher was present.	“Every” makes subject singular.

 

 

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