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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 bush and flower (is covered, are covered) with dew.
Simple Predicate: Each bush and flower (is covered, are covered) with dew.
Simple Subject: Neither frogs nor salamanders (live, lives) in this pond.
Simple Predicate: Neither frogs nor salamanders (live, lives) in this pond.
Simple Subject: Not every nurse and doctor (likes, like) her or his job.
Simple Predicate: Not every nurse and doctor (likes, like) her or his job.
Simple Subject: Soup and salad (makes, make) a tasty lunch.
Simple Predicate: Soup and salad (makes, make) a tasty lunch.
Simple Subject: The matches and candle (are, is) items on the desk.
Simple Predicate: The matches and candle (are, is) items on the desk.
Simple Subject: Both Andrea and Jaime (goes, go) to daycare.
Simple Predicate: Both Andrea and Jaime (goes, go) to daycare.
Simple Subject: Vitamins and minerals (build, builds) strong bodies.
Simple Predicate: Vitamins and minerals (build, builds) strong bodies.
Simple Subject: Neither Deb nor Sandy (was, were) late for work.
Simple Predicate: Neither Deb nor Sandy (was, were) late for work.
Simple Subject: Every newspaper and magazine (contain, contains) interesting stories.
Simple Predicate: Every newspaper and magazine (contain, contains) interesting stories.
Simple Subject: Every photograph and painting (was, were) beautiful.
Simple Predicate: Every photograph and painting (was, were) beautiful.
Simple Subject: In the movie, every criminal and bandit (bites, bite) the dust.
Simple Predicate: In the movie, every criminal and bandit (bites, bite) the dust.
Simple Subject: Warm milk and toast (puts, put) me to sleep.
Simple Predicate: Warm milk and toast (puts, put) me to sleep.
Simple Subject: Both Edwina and Fred (drives, drive) their mom’s car.
Simple Predicate: Both Edwina and Fred (drives, drive) their mom’s car.
Simple Subject: Neither Ed nor the boys (has, have) much to say.
Simple Predicate: Neither Ed nor the boys (has, have) much to say.
Simple Subject: Many a horse and cow (have lived, has lived) in this barn.
Simple Predicate: Many a horse and cow (have lived, has lived) in this barn.
Simple Subject: Horses, cattle, and sheep (thrives, thrive) on the lush pastures.
Simple Predicate: Horses, cattle, and sheep (thrives, thrive) on the lush pastures.
Simple Subject: My brother or my sister (choose, chooses) the menus tonight.
Simple Predicate: My brother or my sister (choose, chooses) the menus tonight.
Simple Subject: Every plate and cup (has, have) a chip in it.
Simple Predicate: Every plate and cup (has, have) a chip in it.
Simple Subject: Either the Hopkins family or the Ferreras (watch, watches) our house when we are away.
Simple Predicate: Either the Hopkins family or the Ferreras (watch, watches) our house when we are away.
Simple Subject: Many a friend and traveler (have passed, has passed) this way.
Simple Predicate: Many a friend and traveler (have passed, has passed) this way.
Simple Subject: Neither Kathy nor her sisters (knows, know) about the schedule change.
Simple Predicate: Neither Kathy nor her sisters (knows, know) about the schedule change.
Simple Subject: Both Dad and Mom (want, wants) peace and quiet on the weekends.
Simple Predicate: Both Dad and Mom (want, wants) peace and quiet on the weekends.
Simple Subject: Neither Mr. Watkins nor my neighbor (plant, plants) squash.
Simple Predicate: Neither Mr. Watkins nor my neighbor (plant, plants) squash.
Simple Subject: After the meeting, Antonio and Jalisa (is riding, are riding) home with me.
Simple Predicate: After the meeting, Antonio and Jalisa (is riding, are riding) home with me.
Simple Subject: Alberto or the twins (is using, are using) the encyclopedia.
Simple Predicate: Alberto or the twins (is using, are using) the encyclopedia.