英语语法主谓一致练习题

Exercise for subject-verb concordI.Multiple choice:1.The manager or his assistant __ going to attend the meeting.A. wereB. areC. isD. has2. Two weeks __ enough for us to finish the task.A.hasB. areC.isD.were3. Her politics __ neither conservative nor liberal.A.areB. has beenC. wasD. is4.A round and a square table __ in the shop window.A. was exhibitingB. was exhibitedC. were exhibitingD.were exhibited5.When he got to the fair, what were left behind __ ten empty bottles.A. wasB. wereC.justD.only6.There is always a possibility that the infection will return, but so far there __ been no signs of trouble.A. hasB.haveC.areD. had7. George is the only one of the brightest students who __ from New York University.A.is graduatedB.have graduatedC.has graduatedD. are graduated8. Hard work and plain living _ characteristics of the working class.A. wereB. isC. has beenD.are9.Although the first part of the book is easy, the rest __ .A. are difficultB. has proved difficultC. is supposed difficultD. have been found difficult10. Every policeman and fireman __ on the alert.A. wasB. wereC. have beenD. are11. Since the Chernobyl nuclear explosion，The public__ great concern over the safety of nuclear power plants.A. has shownB. showedC. showsD. is shown12. Ten percent of the workers in this city __ now on strike.A. isB. areC. is to beD. are to be13. Several of the cups in the set __ in delivery.A. were smashedB. was smashingC. was smashedD. were smashing14. Bacon and scrambled eggs __ the standard American breakfast.A. isB. areC. is to beD. are to be15. In cold climates, the wood-frame dwelling, properly built and insulated, _ warmest type of home.A. and theB. theC. is theD. where it is16.The growth of part-time and flexible working patterns, and of training and retraining schemes __ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.A. allowB.allowsC. allowingD. have allowed17. Television is one of the great advances in methods of communication that _ made in the 19th century.A. wasB. wereC. areD. has been18. The office staff __ gathered to hear the president speak.A. willB. areC.wasD. has been19. The auxiliary police __ to report for duty at the headquarters immediately.A. are requiredB. requiredC. is requiredD. will require20.Mathematics as well as physics always _ me a lot of headaches.A. has causedB. are causingC. causeD. causes21. Not only you and I but Peter, the top student in our grade __ not able to solve the problem.A. areB. wereC. isD. am22. Plenty of fruits, eggs, and vegetables__ needed for health.A. areB. isC. is beingD. have23. He is one of those speakers who ___ ideas perfectly clear.A. make theirB. makes herC.make hisD. make one’s24. The committee ___ among themselves for four hours.A. has been arguingB. has been arguedC. have been arguingD. have been argued25. With the elevation of people’s standard of living, cosmetics ___ favorite topic, especially among women.A. becomesB. becomeC. has becomeD. have become26. All the data ___ once and again; still there are a lot of mistakes.A. has been checkedB. is checkedC. have been checkedD. had been checked27. Many species of animals which once lived on the earth __ no longer in existence.A. wasB. wereC. isD. are28. Either your teacher or you ___ mistaken.A. areB. isC. hasD. be29. Not only I but also Tom and Mary __ fond of watching television.A. amB. isC. areD. be30. It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses the tools that ___.A. make him a scientistB. make to be scientistC. makes him to be a scientistD. makes him a scientist31. ___ either he or his accountants going to claim for the loss?A. AreB. WereC. IsD. Does32. Of particular interest to visitors __ the large number of bookstores that sell books in different languages.A. isB. wereC. areD.was33. There __ not only the earth but also eight other planets in the solar system.A. areB. wereC. isD. was34. What ___ used as chief building materials today __ steel and concrete.A. have bee n … areB. is … areC. are … areD. are… is35. In the room __ a big table and a great many chairs.A. do they findB. is foundC. are foundD. have found36. All that can be done ___ .A. have been doneB. has been doneC. have doneD. has done37. The project requires more labour than __ because it is extremely difficult.A. have been put inB. to be put inC. has been put inD. being put in38. Not only the whole nation, but the whole Europe, indeed the whole human society___to alter its attitude to racial problems.A. have a needB. needC. has a needD. needsII.Error correction1.Just outside the ruins are a magnificent building surrounded by tall trees.A B C D2.Along the northern border of Italy is seen Alps, mighty in their splendor.A B C D3.Knowing how to think clearly and to speak correctly give one confidence.A B C D4.Althongh the body has been reduced in size by eighteen inches, there have been little change in theA B C D engine of the new models.5.Dictionaries may be used to answer question, to solve problems, or to obtain information.A BC D6.The news of the president’s treaty negotiat ions with the foreign government were received withABmixed emotions by the citizens of both governments.C D7.There are a large supply of pens and notebooks in the storeroom to the left of the library entrance.A B C D8.Only about one of twelve of the young men and women of this country receive a college education.A BC D9.More often it is the President, and not the members of his cabinet, who appeal to the public.A B C D10.In this city is to be found both the most renowned scholars and the scoundrels of the country.A B C D11.The salesman assured me that a good set of tires were supposed to last at least twenty miles.A B C D12.Within the Alamo was one hundred and eighty men, more than two thirds of whom had recentlyA B migrated from nearby states.C D13.With the exception of aluminum, shiny metals such as tin or copper turns into black powders whenA B C ground fine.D14.The weeks of summer training are often as tense for sports writers as it is for football players .A B C D15.Americqn women have come a long way on the road toward a role for women which are asA B C dignified and responsible as the one assigned to men.D16.That intelligence tests actually give a measurement of the intelligence of individuals areA Bquestioned by some eminent psychologists.C D17.Neither the reporters nor the editor has received their paycheck.A B C D18.Subject bibliographies vary in size, scope, and method, according to the purpose for whichA B Cit is designed.D19.A body of volunteers have been organized to aid the helpless in their struggle for survival.A B C D20.Although a majority of the houses in that area are still in need of repair, there have been muchA B Cimprovement in their appearance.DKey:I1-5 CCADB 6-10 BCDBA 11-15 ABAAC 16-20 BBBAD 21-25 AAACA26-30 CDACD 31-35 CACCC 36-38 BCDII 1.B is 2.B are seen 3.D gives 4.C has been 5.A questions 6.B was 7.A is 8.C receives 9. C who appeals 10.A are 11.C was 12.A were 13.C turn into 14.A is 15.C is 16.C is 17.C his 18.D they are 19.A has been organized 20.C has been。