SSC CGL Subject Verb Agreement Practice Test 2026: 25 Questions with Solutions

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SSC CGL Subject Verb Agreement Rules with 25 Questions Practice Test

Subject Verb Agreement is a very important topic in SSC CGL English. Many students know basic grammar, but they make mistakes when the sentence has words like each, either, neither, along with, one of, as well as, or prepositional phrases. In this article, first we will understand the rules in simple language, then you can attempt a 25 questions test and check your score.

Topic: Subject Verb Agreement Questions: 25 Mode: Practice Test Level: SSC CGL

Subject Verb Agreement for SSC CGL English 2026

Subject Verb Agreement simply means the verb must agree with the real subject of the sentence. If the subject is singular, the verb should be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb should be plural. This sounds easy, but in SSC CGL questions, extra words are added between subject and verb to confuse students.

Student Guide Note: This article is written in simple student-friendly language. The rules and questions are original and made for SSC CGL English practice. It is not copied from any paid class, notes, PDF or website.

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Important Subject Verb Agreement Rules for SSC CGL

Before starting the test, revise these rules. These are the most common rules from which SSC CGL English questions are usually framed.

1. Singular Subject + Singular VerbIf the subject is singular, use singular verb. Example: He goes, She has, The boy is.

2. Plural Subject + Plural VerbIf the subject is plural, use plural verb. Example: They go, Students are, Boys have.

3. Ignore Prepositional PhraseWords after of, with, in, on, along with, as well as do not always decide the verb. Find the real subject first.

4. Each / Every / Either / NeitherThese words usually take singular verb. Example: Each of the boys is ready.

5. One of + Plural NounUse plural noun after one of, but verb depends on the main subject. Example: One of the students is absent.

6. Relative Pronoun RuleIn sentences with who/which/that, the verb agrees with the noun before the relative pronoun.

7. As Well As / Along WithThe verb agrees with the first subject, not the added words after as well as or along with.

8. Neither...Nor / Either...OrThe verb generally agrees with the subject nearest to it.

Question Pattern Covered in This Practice Test

Question Type	Approx. Questions	Difficulty
Basic Subject Verb Agreement	4-5	Easy
Each, Every, Either, Neither	5-6	Moderate
One of / Relative Pronoun	3-4	Moderate
Along with / As well as	4-5	Moderate
Tricky SSC CGL Style Sentences	5-6	Moderate to Tricky

How to Attempt This Test

Select one option for every question. Your selected option will stay highlighted until you submit the test. After submission, correct answers will be shown in green and wrong selected answers will be shown in red. You will also get your total score out of 25.

Question 1Easy

Each of the players ___ ready for the final match.

A. is B. are C. were D. have

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Answer: A. is

Each is singular. So, we use singular verb is.

Question 2Easy

The quality of these mangoes ___ very good.

A. are B. is C. have D. were

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Answer: B. is

The real subject is quality, not mangoes. Quality is singular, so use is.

Question 3Easy

Rajesh and his brother ___ going to the library.

A. is B. was C. are D. has

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Answer: C. are

Two subjects joined by and generally take plural verb. So, Rajesh and his brother are going.

Question 4Moderate

Bread and butter ___ my usual breakfast.

A. is B. are C. were D. have

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Answer: A. is

Bread and butter is treated as one food item or one idea, so singular verb is is used.

Question 5Moderate

Neither the teacher nor the students ___ present in the classroom.

A. is B. was C. has D. are

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Answer: D. are

In neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Here the nearest subject is students, so use are.

Question 6Moderate

Either the boys or their coach ___ responsible for the delay.

A. are B. is C. were D. have

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Answer: B. is

In either...or, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Here coach is nearest and singular, so use is.

Question 7Easy

The list of important topics ___ on the table.

A. is B. are C. were D. have

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Answer: A. is

The real subject is list, not topics. List is singular, so use is.

Question 8Easy

One of my friends ___ in Delhi.

A. live B. are living C. lives D. have lived

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Answer: C. lives

One of is singular. So, the correct verb is lives.

Question 9Tricky

He is one of the students who ___ selected for the final round.

A. was B. is C. has been D. were

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Answer: D. were

Who refers to students, which is plural. So, use plural verb were.

Question 10Moderate

The captain as well as the players ___ confident about the match.

A. are B. is C. were D. have

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Answer: B. is

With as well as, the verb agrees with the first subject. Captain is singular, so use is.

Question 11Easy

Mathematics ___ my favourite subject.

A. is B. are C. were D. have

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Answer: A. is

Mathematics is the name of a subject, so it is treated as singular.

Question 12Moderate

Ten kilometres ___ a long distance for a beginner.

A. are B. were C. is D. have

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Answer: C. is

Distance, amount, time and measurement are often treated as one unit. So, use is.

Question 13Easy

The news ___ shocking for everyone.

A. are B. is C. have D. were

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Answer: B. is

News looks plural but it is treated as singular. So, use is.

Question 14Moderate

Many a student ___ the same grammar mistake.

A. have made B. were making C. are making D. has made

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Answer: D. has made

Many a + singular noun takes singular verb. So, use has made.

Question 15Moderate

A number of candidates ___ waiting outside the exam centre.

A. are B. is C. has D. was

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Answer: A. are

A number of means many. It takes plural verb. So, use are.

Question 16Moderate

The number of candidates ___ increasing every year.

A. are B. is C. have D. were

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Answer: B. is

The number of is singular because it talks about the number itself. So, use is.

Question 17Easy

Neither of the two answers ___ correct.

A. are B. were C. is D. have

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Answer: C. is

Neither is singular. So, use is.

Question 18Easy

Everyone ___ submitted the form on time.

A. has B. have C. are D. were

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Answer: A. has

Everyone is singular, so use has.

Question 19Moderate

The books along with the bag ___ missing.

A. is B. was C. has D. are

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Answer: D. are

With along with, the verb agrees with the first subject. Books is plural, so use are.

Question 20Moderate

The bag along with the books ___ missing.

A. are B. is C. have D. were

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Answer: B. is

The first subject is bag, which is singular. So, use is.

Question 21Tricky

More than one student ___ absent today.

A. was B. were C. have D. are

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Answer: A. was

More than one + singular noun usually takes singular verb. So, use was.

Question 22Tricky

The police ___ investigating the case.

A. is B. was C. are D. has

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Answer: C. are

Police is generally used as a plural noun. So, use are.

Question 23Moderate

The pair of shoes ___ expensive.

A. are B. is C. have D. were

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Answer: B. is

The real subject is pair, not shoes. Pair is singular, so use is.

Question 24Moderate

Some of the water ___ wasted during the cleaning process.

A. was B. were C. have D. are

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Answer: A. was

Water is uncountable and singular in sense. So, use was.

Question 25Moderate

Some of the students ___ absent from the class.

A. was B. is C. has D. were

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Answer: D. were

Students is plural. So, use plural verb were.

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Subject Verb Agreement Answer Key

Use this answer key only after attempting the full test.

Q.No.	Answer	Rule Tested
1	A	Each + singular verb
2	B	Real subject rule
3	C	Two subjects joined by and
4	A	One idea as subject
5	D	Neither...nor nearest subject
6	B	Either...or nearest subject
7	A	Ignore phrase after of
8	C	One of rule
9	D	Relative pronoun rule
10	B	As well as rule
11	A	Subject name singular
12	C	Measurement as one unit
13	B	News singular
14	D	Many a + singular verb
15	A	A number of + plural verb
16	B	The number of + singular verb
17	C	Neither singular
18	A	Everyone singular
19	D	Along with first subject rule
20	B	Along with first subject rule
21	A	More than one
22	C	Police as plural
23	B	Pair as main subject
24	A	Uncountable noun
25	D	Plural noun

Common Mistakes in Subject Verb Agreement

1. Choosing verb by nearby word: Many students see the noun near the verb and choose the answer. Always find the real subject first.

2. Confusing each and every: Each, every, either, neither usually take singular verb.

3. Ignoring one of rule: After one of, noun is plural, but the main verb usually depends on one.

4. Mistake in as well as / along with: In these sentences, verb agrees with the first subject.

Final Words

Subject Verb Agreement becomes easy when you stop guessing and start finding the real subject. First revise the rules, then attempt this 25 questions test. If your score is low, do not worry. Read the solutions, note your mistakes and attempt the test again after revision.

FAQs on SSC CGL Subject Verb Agreement 2026

Is Subject Verb Agreement important for SSC CGL?

Yes, Subject Verb Agreement is important for SSC CGL English. It is useful for error detection, sentence improvement and fill in the blank questions.

How can I improve Subject Verb Agreement?

First learn the basic rules, then practice questions based on each rule. After that, solve mixed SSC CGL level questions.

What is the most common mistake in Subject Verb Agreement?

The most common mistake is choosing the verb according to the nearby noun instead of the real subject of the sentence.

Are these questions original?

Yes, these questions are original practice questions made for SSC CGL English preparation.

Can this test help in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Yes, the same grammar concepts are useful for both SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 English practice.