DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*The action verb is underlined for you in interrogative sentences.
Simple Subject: There on the sidewalk (wait, waits) the photographers.
Simple Predicate: There on the sidewalk (wait, waits) the photographers.
Simple Subject: Down the street (moves, move) a series of floats.
Simple Predicate: Down the street (moves, move) a series of floats.
Simple Subject: (Do, Does) the photographers shoot a picture of the floats?
Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) the photographers shoot a picture of the floats?
Simple Subject: Behind the floats (soar, soars) three huge balloons.
Simple Predicate: Behind the floats (soar, soars) three huge balloons.
Simple Subject: There (is, are) a photograph of our founder on each of them.
Simple Predicate: There (is, are) a photograph of our founder on each of them.
Simple Subject: (Does, Do) the crowd recognize the photographs?
Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) the crowd recognize the photographs?
Simple Subject: From the crowd (come, comes) sounds of enjoyment.
Simple Predicate: From the crowd (come, comes) sounds of enjoyment.
Simple Subject: There (are, is) good reasons to plan another celebration next year.
Simple Predicate: There (are, is) good reasons to plan another celebration next year.
Simple Subject: Near one of those curbs (stand, stands) a bus-stop shelter.
Simple Predicate: Near one of those curbs (stand, stands) a bus-stop shelter.
Simple Subject: (Do, Does) the rock concert begin at midnight?
Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) the rock concert begin at midnight?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the singular or plural form.
Simple Subject: Measles (is, are) no longer the dread disease it once was. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Measles (is, are) no longer the dread disease it once was. [singular]
Simple Subject: The six months (have dragged, has dragged) since my best friend moved. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The six months (have dragged, has dragged) since my best friend moved. [plural]
Simple Subject: The orchestra below the stage (dresses, dress) in black for concerts. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The orchestra below the stage (dresses, dress) in black for concerts. [plural]
Simple Subject: My family (is, are) sick with the flu. [plural]
Simple Predicate: My family (is, are) sick with the flu. [plural]
Simple Subject: Here (were, was) your binoculars at our party. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Here (were, was) your binoculars at our party. [plural]
Simple Subject: The public (wants, want) campaign reform. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The public (wants, want) campaign reform. [singular]
Simple Subject: The six o’clock news on the television (cover, covers) local events. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The six o’clock news on the television (cover, covers) local events. [singular]
Simple Subject: (Does, Do) these trousers in my hand match my shirt? [plural]
Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) these trousers in my hand match my shirt? [plural]
Simple Subject: The committee (chooses, choose) a recycling plan today. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The committee (chooses, choose) a recycling plan today. [singular]
Simple Subject: (Is, Are) three months of the year constituting a season now? [singular]
Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) three months of the year constituting a season now? [singular]
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Neither the cat nor her kittens (is sleeping, are sleeping) .
Simple Predicate: Neither the cat nor her kittens (is sleeping, are sleeping) .
Simple Subject: Each chair, desk, and table (are covered, is covered) with books.
Simple Predicate: Each chair, desk, and table (are covered, is covered) with books.
Simple Subject: Neither the chairs nor the table (fits, fit) in the truck.
Simple Predicate: Neither the chairs nor the table (fits, fit) in the truck.
Simple Subject: Both Rhoda and Pallas (score, scores) well on spelling tests.
Simple Predicate: Both Rhoda and Pallas (score, scores) well on spelling tests.
Simple Subject: Oil and vinegar (makes, make) a good salad dressing.
Simple Predicate: Oil and vinegar (makes, make) a good salad dressing.
Simple Subject: Neither the horses nor the cow (are, is) restless.
Simple Predicate: Neither the horses nor the cow (are, is) restless.
Simple Subject: Neither the hurricane nor the tornadoes (is expected, are expected) to hit here.
Simple Predicate: Neither the hurricane nor the tornadoes (is expected, are expected) to hit here.
Simple Subject: Many a plaintiff and defendant (have passed, has passed) through these doors.
Simple Predicate: Many a plaintiff and defendant (have passed, has passed) through these doors.
Simple Subject: Each cap and gown (is reserved, are reserved) .
Simple Predicate: Each cap and gown (is reserved, are reserved) .
Simple Subject: Both soccer and softball (is, are) favorites of mine.
Simple Predicate: Both soccer and softball (is, are) favorites of mine.