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#GRAMMAR 6.3 REDO

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DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

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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 smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.
Question 1
1.

Simple Subject: The smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.

Question 2
2.

Simple Predicate: The smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.

Sentence #2: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.
Question 3
3.

Simple Subject: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.

Question 4
4.

Simple Predicate: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.

Sentence #3: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.
Question 5
5.

Simple Subject: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.

Question 6
6.

Simple Predicate: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.

Sentence #4: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.
Question 7
7.

Simple Subject: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.

Question 8
8.

Simple Predicate: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.

Sentence #5: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.
Question 9
9.

Simple Subject: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.

Question 10
10.

Simple Predicate: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.

Sentence #6: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.
Question 11
11.

Simple Subject: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.

Question 12
12.

Simple Predicate: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.

Sentence #7: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.
Question 13
13.

Simple Subject: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.

Question 14
14.

Simple Predicate: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.

Sentence #8: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.
Question 15
15.

Simple Subject: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.

Question 16
16.

Simple Predicate: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.

Sentence #9: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.
Question 17
17.

Simple Subject: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.

Question 18
18.

Simple Predicate: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.

Sentence #10: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.
Question 19
19.

Simple Subject: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.

Question 20
20.

Simple Predicate: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.

Sentence #11: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.
Question 21
21.

Simple Subject: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.

Question 22
22.

Simple Predicate: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.

Sentence #12: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.
Question 23
23.

Simple Subject: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.

Question 24
24.

Simple Predicate: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.

Sentence #13: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.
Question 25
25.

Simple Subject: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.

Question 26
26.

Simple Predicate: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.

Sentence #14: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.
Question 27
27.

Simple Subject: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.

Question 28
28.

Simple Predicate: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.

Sentence #15: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.
Question 29
29.

Simple Subject: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.

Question 30
30.

Simple Predicate: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.

Sentence #16: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.
Question 31
31.

Simple Subject: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.

Question 32
32.

Simple Predicate: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.

Sentence #17: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.
Question 33
33.

Simple Subject: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.

Question 34
34.

Simple Predicate: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.

Sentence #18: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.
Question 35
35.

Simple Subject: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.

Question 36
36.

Simple Predicate: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.

Sentence #19: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.
Question 37
37.

Simple Subject: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.

Question 38
38.

Simple Predicate: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.

Sentence #20: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.
Question 39
39.

Simple Subject: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.

Question 40
40.

Simple Predicate: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.

Sentence #21: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.
Question 41
41.

Simple Subject: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.

Question 42
42.

Simple Predicate: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.

Sentence #22: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.
Question 43
43.

Simple Subject: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.

Question 44
44.

Simple Predicate: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.

Sentence #23: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.
Question 45
45.

Simple Subject: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.

Question 46
46.

Simple Predicate: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.

Sentence #24: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.
Question 47
47.

Simple Subject: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.

Question 48
48.

Simple Predicate: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.

Sentence #25: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.
Question 49
49.

Simple Subject: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.

Question 50
50.

Simple Predicate: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.