Collective Nouns AgreementSet 40

1Fill in the blanks with the correct form. The kind of mobile communication, including multimedia messaging, web access, email and voice/text messaging ..... short learning activities that are attractive to students and foster collaboration (Shih & Mills, 2007).
2The police ..... standing around the house.
3The police (is, are) prepared in case there is a riot.
4Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.The group of friends ..... to separate classrooms.
5The militants were being taken to prison by the police.
6Choose the right variant of the verb: My family ..... very large.
7The class ..... taking a test this morning.
8Our class (support, supports) each other.
9The troop of soldiers fighting for their families ..... not giving up so easily.
10The head of the academic committee, together with several experienced lecturers from different faculties, ..... the final curriculum evaluation annually.
11The orchestra ..... performing tonight.
12Under the PSHS System (is, are) 16 campuses stationed in the different regions of the country.
13What is the correct verb form for: The group ..... to the concert together.
14This group of tourists ..... enjoying their daily tour in Egypt.
15In which of the following sentences is the concord between subject and verb incorrect?
16Identify the correct verb in this sentence: "The committee ..... their recommendations."
17The port records ..... the weather on that day.
18Identify the correct verb: The flock of birds (is/are) migrating south for the winter.
19The captain, along with his team, ..... coming soon.
20The ..... were gazing when the lion attacked.
21Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.The marching band ..... on the football field.
22In British English, a collective noun is usually treated as
23Choose the correct sentence according to Rule 3.
24The hospital staff (A. gets / B. get) vaccinated against the Coronavirus.
25Identify the correct verb in the sentence.The committee's decision ..... final.
26Select the correct verb form for the sentence.The group of students ..... preparing for their final exams.
27Choose the correct verb form for the sentence below:All of the trees ..... regular watering.
28The band ..... some suggestions on the songs they will play during the festival.
29A joint organization of teachers and library workers have agreed to sponsor a fundraiser to raise money for the museum.
30Choose the correct form: The team (is/are) winning the match.
31The committee ..... reached a unanimous decision.
32All the students (2) has finished (3) their (4) report. (5) NO ERROR
33The news about the accident (has/have) shocked the community.
34A group at my school ..... showing a movie today.
35The police ..... looking all night for the teenagers responsible for the riot.
36The army ..... conducting maneuvers in March.
37Navy ..... (go) for a walk every morning.
38A group of children (is/are) playing in the park.
39The litter of puppies (was/were) adopted quickly.
40Choose the correct verb.The people (cheer/ cheers) when the players come onto the field.
41Identify the error in the sentence, "The team of researchers have made a breakthrough in their study."
42Members of the band ..... raising money for new uniforms.
43A fleet of ships ..... fighting a fierce battle.
44The city council ..... strict new regulations regarding waste management, effective immediately.
45My family ..... me in Indonesia.
46The White Cliffs of Dover ..... on the coastline ..... England.
47My family ..... in the same area that I do.
48The team ..... practicing hard for the competition.
49The team of architects (has/have) finished their designs for the new project.
50The bunch of roses ..... faded although my sister ..... them in the water.
51The police ..... arrested the robbers.
52Supply the sentence with the correct verb:"The laughter of the people ..... Miss Phathupat mad."
53Fix the verb agreement error:
54Match the verb with the collective noun: The flock (is/are) flying south.
55Is this sentence correct? "The music were fantastic"
56The furniture ..... sold at a discount at this store during the sale.
57The group of boys ..... happily around the campfire.
58The police ..... to interview Fred about a robbery.A. want B. wants C. wanting D. has wanted
59The wearing quality of different kinds of furs (varies, vary) greatly from item to item.
60Select the correct verb: "The committee ..... their report."
61The team ..... discuss about their birthday plan.