Which sentence has correct noun-verb agreement? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which sentence has correct noun-verb agreement?
A. Measles have broken out.
B. Measles are a dangerous disease.
C. Measles is a dangerous disease.
D. Measle is a dangerous disease.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
'Measles' is singular.

This question belongs to: English Nouns

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Nouns Questions

Question #1 Report Error
Identify the error: 'He is a five foot tall man.'
A. tall
B. a
C. five foot
D. man

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Standard: 'five-foot-tall man' or 'five feet tall'. 'Five foot tall' is often used informally but hyphenated is preferred. I'll consider it an error if not hyphenated. In many exams, 'five-foot-tall' is required. So error at 'five foot'.

This question belongs to: English Nouns
Question #2 Report Error
The word 'advice' is uncountable. The verb form is:
A. advicing
B. advice
C. advices
D. advise

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Advise' is the verb (with 's'). 'Advice' is the noun (with 'c').

This question belongs to: English Nouns
Question #3 Report Error
What is the feminine of 'benefactor'?
A. benefactrix
B. benefactorette
C. benefactoress
D. benefactress

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Benefactress' is the feminine.

This question belongs to: English Nouns