Subject Verb Agreement Exercise for Class 9

Subject–verb agreement is one of the most important grammar concepts taught at the secondary school level, as it forms the foundation of clear and correct sentence construction. Mastering this topic is essential to improve accuracy in both written and spoken English. This set of Subject Verb Agreement exercises for Class 9 is designed to strengthen grammatical skills through systematic practice. The exercises cover a range of sentence structures and difficulty levels, enabling you to apply the rules of subject–verb agreement effectively.

 

Table of Contents

• What Is Subject Verb Agreement?
• Subject Verb Agreement Exercises for Class 9
• Frequently Asked Questions on Subject Verb Agreement

 

What Is Subject Verb Agreement?

Subject–Verb Agreement is one of the most important rules of English grammar. It refers to the relationship between the subject of a sentence and the verb used with it. According to this rule, the verb in a sentence must agree with its subject in number and person. This means that a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

Errors in agreement often occur when the subject and verb are separated by other words or when the subject appears complex. For this reason, learners must carefully identify the main subject of the sentence before choosing the correct verb form.

In English, subject–verb agreement applies to sentences in all tenses. It is particularly important in the present tense, where verbs change their form depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. For example, a third-person singular subject usually takes a verb ending in –s or –es, while plural subjects do not.

The exercises that follow will help you to practise and strengthen your understanding of subject–verb agreement through varied sentence structures.

 

Subject Verb Agreement Exercises for Class 9 

Exercise – Set 1

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.

1. Each of the students who ___ selected must submit the form today. (is/are)

2. The number of applicants ___ increased significantly this year. (has/have)

3. A series of lectures ___ scheduled for next week. (is/are)

4. Many a leader ___ remembered for his contribution. (is/are)

5. Neither of the two answers ___ satisfactory. (is/are)

6. The committee ___ yet to announce its final decision. (has/have)

7. One of the most important issues ___ still unresolved. (is/are)

8. The quality of the mangoes ___ not very good this season. (is/are)

9. Everyone in the class ___ aware of the rules. (is/are)

10. The teacher, along with the principal, ___ attending the seminar. (is/are)

11. No one ___ allowed to leave before the bell rings. (is/are)

12. The police ___ investigating the matter thoroughly. (is/are)

13. Either the students or the teacher ___ responsible for the mistake. (is/are)

14. A pair of spectacles ___ lying on the table. (is/are)

15. More than one student ___ been punished for indiscipline. (has/have)

16. The jury ___ divided in their opinions. (was/were)

17. Ten thousand rupees ___ required for the repair work. (is/are)

18. The news ___ spread rapidly across the town. (has/have)

19. None of the answers ___ correct. (is/are)

20. The manager and owner of the shop ___ arrested. (was/were)

21. The manager and the owner ___ present at the meeting. (was/were)

22. Mathematics ___ considered a difficult subject by many students. (is/are)

23. A large number of people ___ gathered outside the hall. (has/have)

24. Either answer ___ acceptable to the examiner. (is/are)

25. The staff ___ cooperative during the inspection. (is/are)

Answers 

1. are

2. has

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Exercise – Set 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb form.

1. The number of mistakes in the paper ___ alarming. (is/are)

2. Each of the players ___ given a separate locker. (was/were)

3. Bread and butter ___ his only food. (is/are)

4. Many a student ___ failed to understand the question. (has/have)

5. The flock of birds ___ flying south. (is/are)

6. None of the information ___ reliable. (is/are)

7. A variety of books ___ available in the library. (is/are)

8. The secretary, along with the members, ___ arrived. (has/have)

9. Everyone ___ expected to follow the discipline. (is/are)

10. More than one solution ___ been proposed. (has/have)

11. The people ___ dissatisfied with the decision. (is/are)

12. Either of the answers ___ correct. (is/are)

13. The jury ___ announced its verdict. (has/have)

14. Several issues ___ discussed in the meeting. (was/were)

15. No one except the teachers ___ allowed inside. (is/are)

16. The cost of vegetables ___ risen sharply. (has/have)

17. The team ___ confident of winning the match. (is/are)

18. None of the boys ___ ready for the test. (was/were)

19. A great deal of patience ___ required for this task. (is/are)

20. The teacher and guide ___ praised for their efforts. (was/were)

21. Five kilometres ___ not a short distance. (is/are)

22. The furniture in the room ___ antique. (is/are)

23. Either the manager or the clerks ___ made the error. (has/have)

24. Many students ___ applied for the scholarship. (has/have)

25. The class ___ silent during the lecture. (is/are)

Answers 

1. is

2. was

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Exercise – Set 3

Choose the correct form of the verb and complete the sentences.

1. More than one reason ___ responsible for the delay. (is/are)

2. The poet and philosopher ___ remembered even today. (is/are)

3. The poet and the philosopher ___ invited to the function. (was/were)

4. A number of candidates ___ failed the examination. (has/have)

5. The number of candidates ___ increased this year. (has/have)

6. Each of the questions ___ been answered. (has/have)

7. The cattle ___ grazing in the field. (is/are)

8. None of the luggage ___ found. (was/were)

9. Everyone in the room ___ silent. (is/are)

10. Either of the two plans ___ acceptable. (is/are)

11. The staff ___ satisfied with the new policy. (is/are)

12. The jury ___ divided in opinion. (was/were)

13. Many a man ___ lost his life in the accident. (has/have)

14. A pair of shoes ___ missing. (is/are)

15. Plenty of water ___ available in the village. (is/are)

16. None but the brave ___ honoured. (is/are)

17. The police ___ arrived at the scene. (has/have)

18. One of my friends ___ selected for the team. (was/were)

19. Too much work ___ harmful to health. (is/are)

20. The audience ___ enjoying the show. (was/were)

21. Each boy and girl ___ present. (was/were)

22. No one ___ aware of the truth. (is/are)

23. The quality of shoes ___ improved. (has/have)

24. The committee ___ planning new rules. (is/are)

25. The news ___ shocking. (is/are)

Answers 

1. is

2. is

3. were

4. have

5. has

6. has

7. are

8. was

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