Subject-Verb Agreement with Plural Subjects
The sentence requires a verb that agrees in number with its subject.
- The subject of the sentence is "The ways".
- The word "ways" is a plural noun.
- Plural subjects need plural verbs.
- The options provided are different verb forms.
- Comparing the options:
- "is" and "is being" are singular verbs.
- "are" and "are being" are plural verbs.
- The phrase "potentially infinite" describes a state. The simple plural verb "are" fits this context best, indicating that the number of ways is infinite. "Are being" would imply an ongoing process of becoming infinite, which is less likely here.
Therefore, the plural verb "are" correctly completes the sentence: "The ways in which this game can be played are potentially infinite."
Important Questions from Verb noun Agreement
The President, along with the Council of Ministers, __________ to visit India next week.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.Consider the following sentences:
(i) The number of candidates who appear for the GATE examination is staggering.
(ii) A number of candidates from my class are appearing for the GATE examination.
(iii) The number of candidates who appear for the GATE examination are staggering.
(iv) A number of candidates from my class is appearing for the GATE examination.
Which of the above sentences are grammatically CORRECT?
- He was one of my best ________ and I felt his loss ________
The Headmaster _______________ to speak to you.
Which of the following options is incorrect to complete the above sentence?
