CBSE Class 7 English Agreement with Compound Worksheet

A compound subject is two or more subjects that have the same verb. When two or more subjects are joined by and, the verb is plural.

William and Sandy live on the same block.

Both trees and flowers require sunlight.

Elaine and her brothers play in the band.

Compound subjects can also be joined by or, either...or, and neither...nor. In these cases, the verb must agree with the subject that is closer to it.

Dana or Maria knows the answer.

Either Dana or his study partners know the answer.

Neither the fifth-graders nor Dana knows the answer.
 

Exercise 1 Draw two lines under the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject.

Both Florida and Hawaii (has, have) beautiful beaches.

1. Neither shoes nor jackets (fits, fit) in these lockers.

2. Tomas and his brothers (runs, run) in the marathon every year.

3. Both the mayor and the governor (has, have) offices downtown.

4. Either cotton or wool (feels, feel) comfortable.

5. Elephants and rhinos (lives, live) in the jungles of Africa.

6. Both the orchestra conductor and the musicians (studies, study) classical music for years.

7. Either newspapers or a magazine (contains, contain) advertisements.

8. Martha and Jean (walks, walk) to school when the weather is warm.

9. Neither snow nor ice (stays, stay) on the ground after the spring thaw.

10. Blisters and bruises may (appears, appear) on one’s hands after doing yardwork.

11. Heat or smoke by the door (warns, warn) of a fire on the other side.

12. Both badminton and tennis (uses, use) a net to divide the two halves of the court.

13. Bowlers and gymnasts (competes, compete) indoors.

14. Neither skateboards nor roller skates (is permitted, are permitted) in the parking area.

15. In many cities, cars and bicycles (shares, share) the same road.

16. Both glass and plastic (holds, hold) water.

17. Neither the dancers nor the instructor (thinks, think) the stage is too slippery.

18. Palm trees and bushes (provides, provide) shade.

19. Dolphins and whales (belongs, belong) to the same order of mammals.

20. Mrs. Trinh and Mr. Walton (teaches, teach) at City College in the summer.

21. Orange juice or grapefruit juice (has, have) plenty of Vitamin C.

22. Carpenters and electricians (serves, serve) apprenticeships before starting their own businesses.

23. Either the ocean or the pool (is, are) a pleasant place to relax.

24. Electric bulbs and candles (creates, create) light.

25. African elephants and Indian elephants (has, have) different facial features.

26. Yarn and silk (is used, are used) for embroidery.

27. Both the arcade and the amusement park (closes, close) after Labor Day.

28. A map or a navigation chart (shows, show) where to find the coral reef.

29. Billboards and posters (advertises, advertise) new movies.

30. Neither wood nor bricks (keeps, keep) out all of the cold weather.

31. Both dogs and cats (enjoys, enjoy) running in the park.

32. Joel and Adam (plays, play) video games on weekends.

33. Neither boots nor galoshes (leaks, leak) in wet weather.

34. Gerbils and hamsters (runs, run) on stationary wheels.

35. A calculator or a computer (solves, solve) difficult math problems.

36. Kanisha and John (sings, sing) a duet in the school play.

37. A postcard or an entry form (is, are) acceptable.

38. A pitcher and a catcher (communicates, communicate) with hand signals.

39. Neither a mop nor a sponge (absorbs, absorb) all the water.

40. Water and oil (does, do) not mix.