Pronouns like everybody and everyone sound like plurals. However, they are singular.
“Everybody in blue shorts have a whistle.” WRONG!
“Everybody in blue shorts has a whistle.” RIGHT!
The prepositional phrase “in blue shorts” has a plural noun that suggests a plural. But the verb form is governed by the subject of the sentence, not the object of the preposition. Many standardized tests will use this trick to confuse you.
Take the quiz below to practice recognizing this trick.
Tricky Pronouns Quiz
Chose the correct verb form in each sentence.
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Question 1
Anybody in the back seats (has, have) access to the exit.
A
has
B
have
Question 2
Anyone who can read books (like, likes) mysteries.
A
like
B
likes
Question 3
Each of the flowers (is / are) beautiful.
A
are
B
is
Question 4
Either of the twins (make / makes) good pizza.
A
makes
B
make
Question 5
Everybody in most schools (do / does) math with a calculator.
A
do
B
does
Question 6
Everybody in blue shorts (carry / carries) a whistle.
A
carries
B
carry
Question 7
Nobody on either of the teams (want / wants) to go first.
A
want
B
wants
Question 8
Someone from the authorities (want / wants) to speak with you.
A
wants
B
want
Question 9
Somebody in the first two rows (have / has) allergies.
A
have
B
has
Question 10
Everything on those shelves (go / goes) in the trash.
A
goes
B
go
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