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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.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the singular or plural form.
Simple Subject: Two cups of raisins (are, is) plenty for the cake. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Two cups of raisins (are, is) plenty for the cake. [singular]
Simple Subject: The orchestra (sounds, sound) wonderful tonight. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The orchestra (sounds, sound) wonderful tonight. [singular]
Simple Subject: Her eyeglasses (is, are) broken. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Her eyeglasses (is, are) broken. [plural]
Simple Subject: Two-thirds of the money (belong, belongs) to Joel. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Two-thirds of the money (belong, belongs) to Joel. [singular]
Simple Subject: The band (was playing, were playing) in time to the music. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The band (was playing, were playing) in time to the music. [singular]
Simple Subject: The litter of puppies (were born, was born) on Tuesday. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The litter of puppies (were born, was born) on Tuesday. [singular]
Simple Subject: The PTA (is holding, are holding) a fundraiser tonight. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The PTA (is holding, are holding) a fundraiser tonight. [singular]
Simple Subject: Gymnastics (require, requires) a lot of flexibility. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Gymnastics (require, requires) a lot of flexibility. [singular]
Simple Subject: The committee (is arguing, are arguing) over the money. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The committee (is arguing, are arguing) over the money. [plural]
Simple Subject: The Ski Club (leaves, leave) for Sugarloaf on Saturday. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The Ski Club (leaves, leave) for Sugarloaf on Saturday. [singular]
Simple Subject: The labor union (vote, votes) on a president next week. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The labor union (vote, votes) on a president next week. [singular]
Simple Subject: Twenty dollars (seems, seem) a cheap price for the telescope. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Twenty dollars (seems, seem) a cheap price for the telescope. [singular]
Simple Subject: Ten miles (is, are) not too far to drive to work. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Ten miles (is, are) not too far to drive to work. [singular]
Simple Subject: Three-quarters of the exam (are, is) essay questions. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Three-quarters of the exam (are, is) essay questions. [singular]
Simple Subject: The herd (passes, pass) through the orchard on the way to the pasture. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The herd (passes, pass) through the orchard on the way to the pasture. [singular]
Simple Subject: Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine. [singular]
Simple Subject: Eight dollars (are, is) too much to pay for that hat. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Eight dollars (are, is) too much to pay for that hat. [singular]
Simple Subject: Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics. [singular]
Simple Subject: The flock (are preening, is preening) their feathers. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The flock (are preening, is preening) their feathers. [plural]
Simple Subject: Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim. [plural]
Simple Subject: Several hours (were wasted, was wasted) while we waited for Tasha. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Several hours (were wasted, was wasted) while we waited for Tasha. [plural]
Simple Subject: The economics of South Africa (is tied, are tied) closely to the diamond industry. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The economics of South Africa (is tied, are tied) closely to the diamond industry. [plural]
Simple Subject: The team (wins, win) frequently. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The team (wins, win) frequently. [singular]
Simple Subject: The scissors (need, needs) sharpening. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The scissors (need, needs) sharpening. [plural]
Simple Subject: Three months (is, are) the waiting period for a license. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Three months (is, are) the waiting period for a license. [singular]