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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.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the singular or plural form.
Sentence #1: Two cups of raisins (are, is) plenty for the cake. [singular]
Question 1
1.

Simple Subject: Two cups of raisins (are, is) plenty for the cake. [singular]

Question 2
2.

Simple Predicate: Two cups of raisins (are, is) plenty for the cake. [singular]

Sentence #2: The orchestra (sounds, sound) wonderful tonight. [singular]
Question 3
3.

Simple Subject: The orchestra (sounds, sound) wonderful tonight. [singular]

Question 4
4.

Simple Predicate: The orchestra (sounds, sound) wonderful tonight. [singular]

Sentence #3: Her eyeglasses (is, are) broken. [plural]
Question 5
5.

Simple Subject: Her eyeglasses (is, are) broken. [plural]

Question 6
6.

Simple Predicate: Her eyeglasses (is, are) broken. [plural]

Sentence #4: Two-thirds of the money (belong, belongs) to Joel. [singular]
Question 7
7.

Simple Subject: Two-thirds of the money (belong, belongs) to Joel. [singular]

Question 8
8.

Simple Predicate: Two-thirds of the money (belong, belongs) to Joel. [singular]

Sentence #5: The band (was playing, were playing) in time to the music. [singular]
Question 9
9.

Simple Subject: The band (was playing, were playing) in time to the music. [singular]

Question 10
10.

Simple Predicate: The band (was playing, were playing) in time to the music. [singular]

Sentence #6: The litter of puppies (were born, was born) on Tuesday. [singular]
Question 11
11.

Simple Subject: The litter of puppies (were born, was born) on Tuesday. [singular]

Question 12
12.

Simple Predicate: The litter of puppies (were born, was born) on Tuesday. [singular]

Sentence #7: The PTA (is holding, are holding) a fundraiser tonight. [singular]
Question 13
13.

Simple Subject: The PTA (is holding, are holding) a fundraiser tonight. [singular]

Question 14
14.

Simple Predicate: The PTA (is holding, are holding) a fundraiser tonight. [singular]

Sentence #8: Gymnastics (require, requires) a lot of flexibility. [singular]
Question 15
15.

Simple Subject: Gymnastics (require, requires) a lot of flexibility. [singular]

Question 16
16.

Simple Predicate: Gymnastics (require, requires) a lot of flexibility. [singular]

Sentence #9: The committee (is arguing, are arguing) over the money. [plural]
Question 17
17.

Simple Subject: The committee (is arguing, are arguing) over the money. [plural]

Question 18
18.

Simple Predicate: The committee (is arguing, are arguing) over the money. [plural]

Sentence #10: The Ski Club (leaves, leave) for Sugarloaf on Saturday. [singular]
Question 19
19.

Simple Subject: The Ski Club (leaves, leave) for Sugarloaf on Saturday. [singular]

Question 20
20.

Simple Predicate: The Ski Club (leaves, leave) for Sugarloaf on Saturday. [singular]

Sentence #11: The labor union (vote, votes) on a president next week. [singular]
Question 21
21.

Simple Subject: The labor union (vote, votes) on a president next week. [singular]

Question 22
22.

Simple Predicate: The labor union (vote, votes) on a president next week. [singular]

Sentence #12: Twenty dollars (seems, seem) a cheap price for the telescope. [singular]
Question 23
23.

Simple Subject: Twenty dollars (seems, seem) a cheap price for the telescope. [singular]

Question 24
24.

Simple Predicate: Twenty dollars (seems, seem) a cheap price for the telescope. [singular]

Sentence #13: Ten miles (is, are) not too far to drive to work. [singular]
Question 25
25.

Simple Subject: Ten miles (is, are) not too far to drive to work. [singular]

Question 26
26.

Simple Predicate: Ten miles (is, are) not too far to drive to work. [singular]

Sentence #14: Three-quarters of the exam (are, is) essay questions. [singular]
Question 27
27.

Simple Subject: Three-quarters of the exam (are, is) essay questions. [singular]

Question 28
28.

Simple Predicate: Three-quarters of the exam (are, is) essay questions. [singular]

Sentence #15: The herd (passes, pass) through the orchard on the way to the pasture. [singular]
Question 29
29.

Simple Subject: The herd (passes, pass) through the orchard on the way to the pasture. [singular]

Question 30
30.

Simple Predicate: The herd (passes, pass) through the orchard on the way to the pasture. [singular]

Sentence #16: Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine. [singular]
Question 31
31.

Simple Subject: Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine. [singular]

Question 32
32.

Simple Predicate: Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine. [singular]

Sentence #17: Eight dollars (are, is) too much to pay for that hat. [singular]
Question 33
33.

Simple Subject: Eight dollars (are, is) too much to pay for that hat. [singular]

Question 34
34.

Simple Predicate: Eight dollars (are, is) too much to pay for that hat. [singular]

Sentence #18: Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics. [singular]
Question 35
35.

Simple Subject: Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics. [singular]

Question 36
36.

Simple Predicate: Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics. [singular]

Sentence #19: The flock (are preening, is preening) their feathers. [plural]
Question 37
37.

Simple Subject: The flock (are preening, is preening) their feathers. [plural]

Question 38
38.

Simple Predicate: The flock (are preening, is preening) their feathers. [plural]

Sentence #20: Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim. [plural]
Question 39
39.

Simple Subject: Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim. [plural]

Question 40
40.

Simple Predicate: Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim. [plural]

Sentence #21: Several hours (were wasted, was wasted) while we waited for Tasha. [plural]
Question 41
41.

Simple Subject: Several hours (were wasted, was wasted) while we waited for Tasha. [plural]

Question 42
42.

Simple Predicate: Several hours (were wasted, was wasted) while we waited for Tasha. [plural]

Sentence #22: The economics of South Africa (is tied, are tied) closely to the diamond industry. [plural]
Question 43
43.

Simple Subject: The economics of South Africa (is tied, are tied) closely to the diamond industry. [plural]

Question 44
44.

Simple Predicate: The economics of South Africa (is tied, are tied) closely to the diamond industry. [plural]

Sentence #23: The team (wins, win) frequently. [singular]
Question 45
45.

Simple Subject: The team (wins, win) frequently. [singular]

Question 46
46.

Simple Predicate: The team (wins, win) frequently. [singular]

Sentence #24: The scissors (need, needs) sharpening. [plural]
Question 47
47.

Simple Subject: The scissors (need, needs) sharpening. [plural]

Question 48
48.

Simple Predicate: The scissors (need, needs) sharpening. [plural]

Sentence #25: Three months (is, are) the waiting period for a license. [singular]
Question 49
49.

Simple Subject: Three months (is, are) the waiting period for a license. [singular]

Question 50
50.

Simple Predicate: Three months (is, are) the waiting period for a license. [singular]