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#GRAMMAR 6.3 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, November 17)

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50 questions

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (25 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or
compound noun.

2. Choose the verb or verb phrase in parentheses that agrees with the subject. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: The show soon (becomes, become) individual acts rather than one entertainment.
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Simple Subject: The show soon (becomes, become) individual acts rather than one entertainment.

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Simple Predicate: The show soon (becomes, become) individual acts rather than one entertainment.

Sentence #2: Presents under the tree (was, were) a reminder that the holidays were approaching.
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Simple Subject: Presents under the tree (was, were) a reminder that the holidays were approaching.

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Simple Predicate: Presents under the tree (was, were) a reminder that the holidays were approaching.

Sentence #3: Ideas for improving service (becomes, become) a study guide for employees.
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Simple Subject: Ideas for improving service (becomes, become) a study guide for employees.

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Simple Predicate: Ideas for improving service (becomes, become) a study guide for employees.

Sentence #4: Phone calls (seems, seem) a great way to keep in touch with friends who live far away.
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Simple Subject: Phone calls (seems, seem) a great way to keep in touch with friends who live far away.

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Simple Predicate: Phone calls (seems, seem) a great way to keep in touch with friends who live far away.

Sentence #5: The birds’ songs (is, are) a cheerful chorus outside my window.
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Simple Subject: The birds’ songs (is, are) a cheerful chorus outside my window.

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Simple Predicate: The birds’ songs (is, are) a cheerful chorus outside my window.

Sentence #6: Their special evening (was, were) two rounds of miniature golf.
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Simple Subject: Their special evening (was, were) two rounds of miniature golf.

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Simple Predicate: Their special evening (was, were) two rounds of miniature golf.

Sentence #7: The detective’s first clue (is, are) the muddy footprints on the thick white carpet.
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Simple Subject: The detective’s first clue (is, are) the muddy footprints on the thick white carpet.

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Simple Predicate: The detective’s first clue (is, are) the muddy footprints on the thick white carpet.

Sentence #8: Tutoring sessions (appears, appear) to be Tyler’s best chance to master trigonometry.
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Simple Subject: Tutoring sessions (appears, appear) to be Tyler’s best chance to master trigonometry.

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Simple Predicate: Tutoring sessions (appears, appear) to be Tyler’s best chance to master trigonometry.

Sentence #9: Branches from pine trees (is, are) a good shelter for a garden.
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Simple Subject: Branches from pine trees (is, are) a good shelter for a garden.

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Simple Predicate: Branches from pine trees (is, are) a good shelter for a garden.

Sentence #10: The accidents (was, were) a tragedy.
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Simple Subject: The accidents (was, were) a tragedy.

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Simple Predicate: The accidents (was, were) a tragedy.

Sentence #11: The robins’ nest (is, are) a mass of twigs.
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Simple Subject: The robins’ nest (is, are) a mass of twigs.

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Simple Predicate: The robins’ nest (is, are) a mass of twigs.

Sentence #12: The children (seems, seem) to be the image of their father.
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Simple Subject: The children (seems, seem) to be the image of their father.

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Simple Predicate: The children (seems, seem) to be the image of their father.

Sentence #13: The bird’s bright wings (was, were) a beautiful sight.
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Simple Subject: The bird’s bright wings (was, were) a beautiful sight.

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Simple Predicate: The bird’s bright wings (was, were) a beautiful sight.

Sentence #14: Eyes (appears, appear) as a symbol in many artists’ work.
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Simple Subject: Eyes (appears, appear) as a symbol in many artists’ work.

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Simple Predicate: Eyes (appears, appear) as a symbol in many artists’ work.

Sentence #15: Before our eyes, the piles of lumber (is becoming, are becoming) a house.
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Simple Subject: Before our eyes, the piles of lumber (is becoming, are becoming) a house.

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Simple Predicate: Before our eyes, the piles of lumber (is becoming, are becoming) a house.

Sentence #16: The warm, sunny days (was, were) a great gift to the tomato plants.
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Simple Subject: The warm, sunny days (was, were) a great gift to the tomato plants.

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Simple Predicate: The warm, sunny days (was, were) a great gift to the tomato plants.

Sentence #17: The dancers’ costumes (was, were) a symphony of color.
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Simple Subject: The dancers’ costumes (was, were) a symphony of color.

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Simple Predicate: The dancers’ costumes (was, were) a symphony of color.

Sentence #18: The whereabouts of the necklace (remains, remain) a mystery.
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Simple Subject: The whereabouts of the necklace (remains, remain) a mystery.

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Simple Predicate: The whereabouts of the necklace (remains, remain) a mystery.

Sentence #19: Dishonest people (is, are) a disgrace to any profession.
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Simple Subject: Dishonest people (is, are) a disgrace to any profession.

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Simple Predicate: Dishonest people (is, are) a disgrace to any profession.

Sentence #20: The building of wooden ship models (is, are) my hobby.
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Simple Subject: The building of wooden ship models (is, are) my hobby.

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Simple Predicate: The building of wooden ship models (is, are) my hobby.

Sentence #21: The ugly statues (was, were) a monument to bad taste.
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Simple Subject: The ugly statues (was, were) a monument to bad taste.

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Simple Predicate: The ugly statues (was, were) a monument to bad taste.

Sentence #22: The musicians in their tuxedos (was, were) a sight to behold.
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Simple Subject: The musicians in their tuxedos (was, were) a sight to behold.

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Simple Predicate: The musicians in their tuxedos (was, were) a sight to behold.

Sentence #23: The focus of a teacher’s life (is, are) the students.
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Simple Subject: The focus of a teacher’s life (is, are) the students.

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Simple Predicate: The focus of a teacher’s life (is, are) the students.

Sentence #24: The lakes in this area (is, are) a haven for many tourists.
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Simple Subject: The lakes in this area (is, are) a haven for many tourists.

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Simple Predicate: The lakes in this area (is, are) a haven for many tourists.

Sentence #25: Their different backgrounds (was, were) a great gulf between them.
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Simple Subject: Their different backgrounds (was, were) a great gulf between them.

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Simple Predicate: Their different backgrounds (was, were) a great gulf between them.