In the first example the singular subject boy requires a singular verb, walks.

In the
second example the plural subject boys requires a plural verb, walk.
Although this might seem quite simple, there are a few situations on the TOEFL test
when subject/verb agreement can be a little tricky. You should be careful of
subject/verb agreement in the following situations: (1) after prepositional phrases,
(2) after expressions of quantity, (3) after inverted verbs, and (4) after certain
words, such as anybody, everything, no one, something, each, and every.

In the first example you might think that doors is the subject because it comes
directly in front of the verb are. However, doors is not the subject because it is the
object of the preposition to. The subject of the sentence is key, so the verb should
be is. In the second example you might think that doors is the subject because it
comes directly in front of the verb is. You should recognize in this example that door
is not the subject because it is the object of the preposition to. Because the subject
of the sentence is keys, the verb should be are.
The following chart outlines the key information that you should understand about
subject/verb agreement with prepositional phrases.

3. The tenants in the apartment next to mine is giving a party this evening.
4. The president, surrounded by secret service agents, is trying to make his way to
the podium.
5. The buildings destroyed during the fire are being rebuilt at the taxpayers
expense.
6. Because of the seriousness of the companys financial problems, the board of
directors have called an emergency meeting.
7. Manufacture of the items that you requested have been discontinues because of
lack of profit on those items.
8. Further development of any new ideas for future products has to be approved in
advance.
9. The scheduled departure time of the trains, posted on panels throughout the
terminal buildings, are going to be updated.
10. Any houses built in that development before 1970 have to be upgraded to meet
current standards.

In the first example the subject all refers to the singular noun book, so the correct
verb is therefore the singular verb was. In the second example the subject all refers
to the plural noun books, so the correct verb is the plural verb were. In the third
example the subject all refers to the countable noun information, so the correct verb
is therefore the singular verb was.

Underline the quantifier in each of the sentences below. The quantifiers

will all be from the list above.
Sample: I met several chefs at that school.
1. There is no writer who is as famous as Shakespeare.
2. Enough money was raised to build a new wing on the hospital.
3. I dont take much sugar in my coffee.
4. With little effort, I solved the crossword puzzle.
5. All experiments test hypotheses.
6. Most professors have earned a doctorate.
7. Every noun that is human is also animate.
8. Neither option is particularly good.
9. Any man who drinks and drives puts his life in danger.
10. You leave me with few alternatives
Fill in the blanks with much, many, a lot of.

1. There are a few bananas and ___ apples in the fridge.

2. She put ___ butter in the cake.

3. Have you got ___ homework? Our teacher always gives us ___ homework.
4. We don't need ___ eggs to cook this meal.
5. He's made ___ progress in such a short time!
6. Are there ___ unemployed people in your country?
7. There are ___ oil deposits in Siberia.
8. There is ___ time at our disposal.
9. She is very sociable, that's why she has got ___ friends.
10. Try to call Mr. Green. He never gives ___ useful advice, but you can hear
___valuable information.
11. One needs ___ money to start a new business.
12. You can't install ___ equipment in a small shop.
13. He doesn't want ___ advisors. He thinks he can solve the problem himself.
14. Be careful with him. He's got ___ projects and desires, but hasn't got ___ money
and patience to realize them.
15. Astronomy studies ___ interesting phenomena.
Fill in the blanks with some, any, no

1. Unfortunately, they have got ___ money.

2. She wanted ___ stamps, but there were not ___ in the machine.
3. Is there ___ salt on the table? No, there isn't.
4. I'd like to buy ___ new clothes, but I haven't ___ money,
5. When would you like to come? ___ day would suit me.
6. If you had ___ sense you wouldn't have left your car unlocked.
7. She did not answer all the letters because she had ___ time.
8. Do you have ___ small change? Hardly ___.
9. He returned home without ___ money.
10. Could you help me? I have ___ problems with my research.

A each / every
1. ___ child wants to visit Disneyland.
2. ___ witness was questioned in turn.
3. They ___ have a comfortable flat.
4. You can come here ___ day.
5. ___ of us would be happy to help you.
6. ___ patient wants to be healthy,
7. Planes fly to St. Petersburg ___ hour.
8. The performance was a success. ___ place was taken.
9. This book is divided into 20 units and ___ of them has a different title.
10. ___ passenger must fasten the belt when the plane takes off or lands.
either / any / neither / none
1. There are many good inns in Scotland. While travelling, you may stay in ___ of
them.
2. I saw two plays in this theatre, but ___ of them impressed me. Rita says she saw
several plays there, but she liked ___ of them.
3. John and Pete did not pass an exam yesterday because ___ was ready for it.
4. The Finns' sisters are arriving tomorrow. ___ of the two girls is very pretty, but ___
of them is married yet.
5. There are a few cafes in this district, but ___ of them is good.
6. What would you prefer, tea or coffee? ___ will do.
7. The woman carried a bag in ___ hand.
8. There were four applicants but ___ of them impressed me.
9. There is a village on bank of the river
10. Can he speak French or German? ___. He is not good at languages.

______ 11. What you say doesnt bother me.

12.