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Grammar 6.4: Subject-Verb Agreement in Inverted and Interrogative Sentences
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 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. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *The action verb is underlined for you in interrogative sentences.

Sentence #1: (Does, Do) the players provide their own shoes?

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Simple Subject: (Does, Do) the players provide their own shoes?

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Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) the players provide their own shoes?

Sentence #2: Around the city (speed, speeds) the delivery trucks.

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Simple Subject: Around the city (speed, speeds) the delivery trucks.

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Simple Predicate: Around the city (speed, speeds) the delivery trucks.

Sentence #3: There (is, are) many sources for the information you need.

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Simple Subject: There (is, are) many sources for the information you need.

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Simple Predicate: There (is, are) many sources for the information you need.

Sentence #4: (Is, Are) you prepared for the festivities tomorrow?

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Simple Subject: (Is, Are) you prepared for the festivities tomorrow?

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Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) you prepared for the festivities tomorrow?

Sentence #5: Here (are, is) the fliers about the founder’s day celebration. 

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Simple Subject: Here (are, is) the fliers about the founder’s day celebration.

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Simple Predicate: Here (are, is) the fliers about the founder’s day celebration.

Sentence #6: Beside that bench (is, are) a stack of decorations. 

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Simple Subject: Beside that bench (is, are) a stack of decorations.

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Simple Predicate: Beside that bench (is, are) a stack of decorations.

Sentence #7: On the walls (hangs, hang) the decorations we already put up. 

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Simple Subject: On the walls (hangs, hang) the decorations we already put up.

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Simple Predicate: On the walls (hangs, hang) the decorations we already put up.

Sentence #8: Along the sidewalks (extend, extends) a long banner.

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Simple Subject: Along the sidewalks (extend, extends) a long banner.

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Simple Predicate: Along the sidewalks (extend, extends) a long banner.

Sentence #9: Here (come, comes) Luella, the chairperson of the committee. 

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Simple Subject: Here (come, comes) Luella, the chairperson of the committee.

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Simple Predicate: Here (come, comes) Luella, the chairperson of the committee.

Sentence #10: In her hands (were, was) a list of tasks to be completed. 

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Simple Subject: In her hands (were, was) a list of tasks to be completed.

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Simple Predicate: In her hands (were, was) a list of tasks to be completed.

Sentence #11: (Do, Does) a few of those tasks interest you?

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Simple Subject: (Do, Does) a few of those tasks interest you?

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Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) a few of those tasks interest you?

Sentence #12: Under the trees (gathers, gather) the people who want to help.

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Simple Subject: Under the trees (gathers, gather) the people who want to help.

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Simple Predicate: Under the trees (gathers, gather) the people who want to help.

Sentence #13: From the apartment building (pour, pours) the sounds of the band practicing.

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Simple Subject: From the apartment building (pour, pours) the sounds of the band practicing.

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Simple Predicate: From the apartment building (pour, pours) the sounds of the band practicing.

Sentence #14: There (was, were) an article about this event in today’s paper. 

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Simple Subject: There (was, were) an article about this event in today’s paper.

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Simple Predicate: There (was, were) an article about this event in today’s paper.

Sentence #15: (Does, Do) the paper support our plans? 

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Simple Subject: (Does, Do) the paper support our plans?

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Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) the paper support our plans?

Grammar 6.5: Subject-Verb Agreement with Special Subjects
PART 2 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 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. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the singular or plural form.

Sentence #1: His tactics (proves, prove) he is an honorable man. [plural]

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Simple Subject: His tactics (proves, prove) he is an honorable man. [plural]

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Simple Predicate: His tactics (proves, prove) he is an honorable man. [plural]

Sentence #2: Canterbury Tales (describes, describe) life during the time of the Black Death. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Canterbury Tales (describes, describe) life during the time of the Black Death. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Canterbury Tales (describes, describe) life during the time of the Black Death. [singular]

Sentence #3: Maria’s glasses (contain, contains) bifocal lenses. [plural]

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Simple Subject: Maria’s glasses (contain, contains) bifocal lenses. [plural]

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Simple Predicate: Maria’s glasses (contain, contains) bifocal lenses. [plural]

Sentence #4: The Toronto Maple Leaf (are, is) the name of a National Hockey League. [singular]

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Simple Subject: The Toronto Maple Leaf (are, is) the name of a National Hockey League. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: The Toronto Maple Leaf (are, is) the name of a National Hockey League. [singular]

Sentence #5: Several species (was, were) on the endangered list. [plural]

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Simple Subject: Several species (was, were) on the endangered list. [plural]

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Simple Predicate: Several species (was, were) on the endangered list. [plural]

Sentence #6: Most of the national news (is, are) on the front page. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Most of the national news (is, are) on the front page. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Most of the national news (is, are) on the front page. [singular]

Sentence #7: The remains of the collapsed buildings (were buried, was buried) . [plural]

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Simple Subject: The remains of the collapsed buildings (were buried, was buried) . [plural]

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Simple Predicate: The remains of the collapsed buildings (were buried, was buried) . [plural]

Sentence #8: Twenty-eight days (is, are) the average gestation period for a rabbit. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Twenty-eight days (is, are) the average gestation period for a rabbit. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Twenty-eight days (is, are) the average gestation period for a rabbit. [singular]

Sentence #9: Mathematics (require, requires) an understanding of formulas. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Mathematics (require, requires) an understanding of formulas. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Mathematics (require, requires) an understanding of formulas. [singular]

Sentence #10: Our squadron (practices, practice) flight patterns daily. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Our squadron (practices, practice) flight patterns daily. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Our squadron (practices, practice) flight patterns daily. [singular]

Sentence #11: The committee (have signed, has signed) their names on the contract. [plural]

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Simple Subject: The committee (have signed, has signed) their names on the contract. [plural]

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Simple Predicate: The committee (have signed, has signed) their names on the contract. [plural]

Sentence #12: The Chicago Bulls (reworks, rework) their strategy daily. [plural]

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Simple Subject: The Chicago Bulls (reworks, rework) their strategy daily. [plural]

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Simple Predicate: The Chicago Bulls (reworks, rework) their strategy daily. [plural]

Sentence #13: The Corps of Engineers (build, builds) dams and bridges. [singular]

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Simple Subject: The Corps of Engineers (build, builds) dams and bridges. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: The Corps of Engineers (build, builds) dams and bridges. [singular]

Sentence #14: The band (plays, play) school songs at halftime. [singular]

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Simple Subject: The band (plays, play) school songs at halftime. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: The band (plays, play) school songs at halftime. [singular]

Sentence #15: Congress (plans, plan) to adjourn early this session. [singular]

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Simple Subject: Congress (plans, plan) to adjourn early this session. [singular]

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Simple Predicate: Congress (plans, plan) to adjourn early this session. [singular]

Grammar 6.6: Agreement with Compound Subjects
PART 3 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
          *Separate each noun/pronoun with a comma.
          *Do not include the conjunction.
(example: Bob and John Smith had gone to the mall and walked around. ----- ANSWER: Bob, John Smith)

2. Choose the verb or verb phrase in parentheses that agrees with the subject. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Sentence #1: Every earring, necklace, and bracelet (was sold, were sold) at the fundraiser. 

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Simple Subject: Every earring, necklace, and bracelet (was sold, were sold) at the fundraiser.

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Simple Predicate: Every earring, necklace, and bracelet (was sold, were sold) at the fundraiser.

Sentence #2: Each geranium and lily (are blooming, is blooming) . 

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Simple Subject: Each geranium and lily (are blooming, is blooming) .

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Simple Predicate: Each geranium and lily (are blooming, is blooming) .

Sentence #3: Many a horse and cow (has lived, have lived) in this barn. 

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Simple Subject: Many a horse and cow (has lived, have lived) in this barn.

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Simple Predicate: Many a horse and cow (has lived, have lived) in this barn.

Sentence #4: Both my arms and legs (aches, ache) after a long climb. 

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Simple Subject: Both my arms and legs (aches, ache) after a long climb.

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Simple Predicate: Both my arms and legs (aches, ache) after a long climb.

Sentence #5: The producer and director (disagrees, disagree) over the script. 

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Simple Subject: The producer and director (disagrees, disagree) over the script.

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Simple Predicate: The producer and director (disagrees, disagree) over the script.

Sentence #6: Ham and eggs (is offered, are offered) for breakfast at that restaurant. 

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Simple Subject: Ham and eggs (is offered, are offered) for breakfast at that restaurant.

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Simple Predicate: Ham and eggs (is offered, are offered) for breakfast at that restaurant.

Sentence #7: Either the coach or the players (has, have) to answer the letter. 

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Simple Subject: Either the coach or the players (has, have) to answer the letter.

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Simple Predicate: Either the coach or the players (has, have) to answer the letter.

Sentence #8: Neither the jacket nor the shoes (fits, fit) . 

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Simple Subject: Neither the jacket nor the shoes (fits, fit) .

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Simple Predicate: Neither the jacket nor the shoes (fits, fit) .

Sentence #9: Lox and bagels (are, is) Jacob’s favorite snack. 

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Simple Subject: Lox and bagels (are, is) Jacob’s favorite snack.

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Simple Predicate: Lox and bagels (are, is) Jacob’s favorite snack.

Sentence #10: Many a spy and traitor (was caught, were caught) by the detective. 

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Simple Subject: Many a spy and traitor (was caught, were caught) by the detective.

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Simple Predicate: Many a spy and traitor (was caught, were caught) by the detective.

Sentence #11: Either the washer or the drier (is running, are running) . 

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Simple Subject: Either the washer or the drier (is running, are running) .

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Simple Predicate: Either the washer or the drier (is running, are running) .

Sentence #12: Both Jesse and Malachi (are, is) honor students. 

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Simple Subject: Both Jesse and Malachi (are, is) honor students.

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Simple Predicate: Both Jesse and Malachi (are, is) honor students.

Sentence #13: Each video and CD (is, are) half price. 

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Simple Subject: Each video and CD (is, are) half price.

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Simple Predicate: Each video and CD (is, are) half price.

Sentence #14: Every surfboard and sailboat (is rented, are rented) . 

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Simple Subject: Every surfboard and sailboat (is rented, are rented) .

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Simple Predicate: Every surfboard and sailboat (is rented, are rented) .

Sentence #15: Many a captain and first mate (have swerved, has swerved) to avoid that wreck.

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Simple Subject: Many a captain and first mate (have swerved, has swerved) to avoid that wreck.

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