DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (25 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. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Each student and teacher (has, have) a name badge.
Simple Predicate: Each student and teacher (has, have) a name badge.
Simple Subject: Many a horse and rider (has fallen, have fallen) on this jump.
Simple Predicate: Many a horse and rider (has fallen, have fallen) on this jump.
Simple Subject: Hot dogs and beans (are, is) a popular meal in Boston.
Simple Predicate: Hot dogs and beans (are, is) a popular meal in Boston.
Simple Subject: Both my mom and stepdad (is coming, are coming) to the concert.
Simple Predicate: Both my mom and stepdad (is coming, are coming) to the concert.
Simple Subject: Neither Grace nor John (want, wants) to go.
Simple Predicate: Neither Grace nor John (want, wants) to go.
Simple Subject: Either Meg or the twins (plan, plans) to meet you at the library.
Simple Predicate: Either Meg or the twins (plan, plans) to meet you at the library.
Simple Subject: Neither the mirror nor the glasses (was broken, were broken) .
Simple Predicate: Neither the mirror nor the glasses (was broken, were broken) .
Simple Subject: Neither the horses nor the cow (have been fed, has been fed).
Simple Predicate: Neither the horses nor the cow (have been fed, has been fed).
Simple Subject: The needle and thread (are located, is located) in the sewing box.
Simple Predicate: The needle and thread (are located, is located) in the sewing box.
Simple Subject: Both my uncles and my aunt (has called, have called) .
Simple Predicate: Both my uncles and my aunt (has called, have called) .
Simple Subject: Either a bird or a whistle (are making, is making) that sound.
Simple Predicate: Either a bird or a whistle (are making, is making) that sound.
Simple Subject: Neither ice cream nor cookies (is, are) a low-calorie snack.
Simple Predicate: Neither ice cream nor cookies (is, are) a low-calorie snack.
Simple Subject: Many a tourist and traveler (have visited, has visited) our city.
Simple Predicate: Many a tourist and traveler (have visited, has visited) our city.
Simple Subject: Every street, avenue, and boulevard (needs, need) a new sign.
Simple Predicate: Every street, avenue, and boulevard (needs, need) a new sign.
Simple Subject: Each broken computer and printer (have been fixed, has been fixed) .
Simple Predicate: Each broken computer and printer (have been fixed, has been fixed) .
Simple Subject: My socks and sneakers (is dyed, are dyed) from the wet ground.
Simple Predicate: My socks and sneakers (is dyed, are dyed) from the wet ground.
Simple Subject: Both fruit and vegetables (make, makes) a healthy snack.
Simple Predicate: Both fruit and vegetables (make, makes) a healthy snack.
Simple Subject: Fish and chips (are, is) a dinner that is popular in England.
Simple Predicate: Fish and chips (are, is) a dinner that is popular in England.
Simple Subject: Either the robin or the blue jays (is eating, are eating) the seeds.
Simple Predicate: Either the robin or the blue jays (is eating, are eating) the seeds.
Simple Subject: Neither my brother nor my friends (have been invited, has been invited) to the party.
Simple Predicate: Neither my brother nor my friends (have been invited, has been invited) to the party.
Simple Subject: Either Jake or Alexis (needs, need) a ride home.
Simple Predicate: Either Jake or Alexis (needs, need) a ride home.
Simple Subject: Neither the donkey nor the horses (bite, bites) .
Simple Predicate: Neither the donkey nor the horses (bite, bites) .
Simple Subject: Both taxis and buses (stop, stops) on this corner.
Simple Predicate: Both taxis and buses (stop, stops) on this corner.
Simple Subject: Neither Jack nor Beth (likes, like) to talk on the phone.
Simple Predicate: Neither Jack nor Beth (likes, like) to talk on the phone.
Simple Subject: Every car and truck (pay, pays) a toll on the highway.
Simple Predicate: Every car and truck (pay, pays) a toll on the highway.