Log in
Sign up for FREE
arrow_back
Library

#GRAMMAR 6.7-6.9 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, December 15)

star
star
star
star
star
Last updated over 2 years ago
72 questions
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

REDO CODE: KF2UT5

Grammar 6.7: Subject-Verb Agreement and Intervening Expressions

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or
compound noun.

2. Write the correct form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
Sentence #1: A helicopter in the sky, as well as a light plane, ______________________________ for the missing hikers.
(search)
Question 1
1.

Simple Subject: A helicopter in the sky, as well as a light plane, ______________________________ for the missing hikers.
(search)

Question 2
2.

Verb: A helicopter in the sky, as well as a light plane, ______________________________ for the missing hikers.
(search)

Sentence #2: The mail carrier, plus the grocery delivery boy, ______________________________ the dog. (fear)
Question 3
3.

Simple Subject: The mail carrier, plus the grocery delivery boy, ______________________________ the dog. (fear)

Question 4
4.

Verb: The mail carrier, plus the grocery delivery boy, ______________________________ the dog. (fear)

Sentence #3: The big, fuzzy bears, in addition to their cubs, ______________________________ in that den. (live)
Question 5
5.

Simple Subject: The big, fuzzy bears, in addition to their cubs, ______________________________ in that den. (live)

Question 6
6.

Verb: The big, fuzzy bears, in addition to their cubs, ______________________________ in that den. (live)

Sentence #4: Bread, as well as cheese, ______________________________ well with hot soup. (go)
Question 7
7.

Simple Subject: Bread, as well as cheese, ______________________________ well with hot soup. (go)

Question 8
8.

Verb: Bread, as well as cheese, ______________________________ well with hot soup. (go)

Sentence #5: Mr. Marcos, accompanied by his sons, ______________________________ log cabins. (build)
Question 9
9.

Simple Subject: Mr. Marcos, accompanied by his sons, ______________________________ log cabins. (build)

Question 10
10.

Verb: Mr. Marcos, accompanied by his sons, ______________________________ log cabins. (build)

Sentence #6: The trapeze artist from Guatemala, in addition to her partner, ______________________________ in each show. (perform)
Question 11
11.

Simple Subject: The trapeze artist from Guatemala, in addition to her partner, ______________________________ in each show. (perform)

Question 12
12.

Verb: The trapeze artist from Guatemala, in addition to her partner, ______________________________ in each show. (perform)

Sentence #7: Cory, accompanied by his nephew, ______________________________ his own plane. (pilot)
Question 13
13.

Simple Subject: Cory, accompanied by his nephew, ______________________________ his own plane. (pilot)

Question 14
14.

Verb: Cory, accompanied by his nephew, ______________________________ his own plane. (pilot)

Sentence #8: The new suits, accompanied by a vest, ______________________________ good on Mark. (look)
Question 15
15.

Simple Subject: The new suits, accompanied by a vest, ______________________________ good on Mark. (look)

Question 16
16.

Verb: The new suits, accompanied by a vest, ______________________________ good on Mark. (look)

Sentence #9: The newest political candidate, as well as her opponent, ______________________________ tonight. (speak)
Question 17
17.

Simple Subject: The newest political candidate, as well as her opponent, ______________________________ tonight. (speak)

Question 18
18.

Verb: The newest political candidate, as well as her opponent, ______________________________ tonight. (speak)

Sentence #10: Sandy, plus Gerry and Pam, ______________________________ several miles each weekend. (run)
Question 19
19.

Simple Subject: Sandy, plus Gerry and Pam, ______________________________ several miles each weekend. (run)

Question 20
20.

Verb: Sandy, plus Gerry and Pam, ______________________________ several miles each weekend. (run)

Sentence #11: Science with Mrs. Marcus, together with geography, ______________________________ my favorite class. (be)
Question 21
21.

Simple Subject: Science with Mrs. Marcus, together with geography, ______________________________ my favorite class. (be)

Question 22
22.

Verb: Science with Mrs. Marcus, together with geography, ______________________________ my favorite class. (be)

Sentence #12: My savings account, plus a little extra, ______________________________ me enough for my mother’s present. (give)
Question 23
23.

Simple Subject: My savings account, plus a little extra, ______________________________ me enough for my mother’s present. (give)

Question 24
24.

Verb: My savings account, plus a little extra, ______________________________ me enough for my mother’s present. (give)

Sentence #13: Grandma, plus my Aunt Clara, ______________________________ regularly. (visit)
Question 25
25.

Simple Subject: Grandma, plus my Aunt Clara, ______________________________ regularly. (visit)

Question 26
26.

Verb: Grandma, plus my Aunt Clara, ______________________________ regularly. (visit)

Sentence #14: A treacherous moat, together with armed knights, ______________________________ the castle. (surround)
Question 27
27.

Simple Subject: A treacherous moat, together with armed knights, ______________________________ the castle. (surround)

Question 28
28.

Verb: A treacherous moat, together with armed knights, ______________________________ the castle. (surround)

Sentence #15: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
(meet)
Question 29
29.

Simple Subject: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
(meet)

Question 30
30.

Verb: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
(meet)

Grammar 6.8: Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. Choose the verb or verb phrase in parentheses that agrees with the subject. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: If you need more information, any of the clerks (has, have) the expertise to help you.
Question 31
31.

Simple Subject: If you need more information, any of the clerks (has, have) the expertise to help you.

Question 32
32.

Simple Predicate: If you need more information, any of the clerks (has, have) the expertise to help you.

Sentence #2: Twice every year (molts, molt) one of the cockatiels.
Question 33
33.

Simple Subject: Twice every year (molts, molt) one of the cockatiels.

Question 34
34.

Simple Predicate: Twice every year (molts, molt) one of the cockatiels.

Sentence #3: We should be there on time, if everything (goes, go) well.
Question 35
35.

Simple Subject: We should be there on time, if everything (goes, go) well.

Question 36
36.

Simple Predicate: We should be there on time, if everything (goes, go) well.

Sentence #4: Since the tornado, many people (fears, fear) thunderstorms.
Question 37
37.

Simple Subject: Since the tornado, many people (fears, fear) thunderstorms.

Question 38
38.

Simple Predicate: Since the tornado, many people (fears, fear) thunderstorms.

Sentence #5: After lunch, all of the class (feels, feel) sleepy.
Question 39
39.

Simple Subject: After lunch, all of the class (feels, feel) sleepy.

Question 40
40.

Simple Predicate: After lunch, all of the class (feels, feel) sleepy.

Sentence #6: (Has, Have) nothing about the situation fostered a sense of security?
Question 41
41.

Simple Subject: (Has, Have) nothing about the situation fostered a sense of security?

Question 42
42.

Simple Predicate: (Has, Have) nothing about the situation fostered a sense of security?

Sentence #7: Anything that is broken (needs, need) our immediate attention.
Question 43
43.

Simple Subject: Anything that is broken (needs, need) our immediate attention.

Question 44
44.

Simple Predicate: Anything that is broken (needs, need) our immediate attention.

Sentence #8: During the concert, each of the four Garcias (sings, sing) a solo.
Question 45
45.

Simple Subject: During the concert, each of the four Garcias (sings, sing) a solo.

Question 46
46.

Simple Predicate: During the concert, each of the four Garcias (sings, sing) a solo.

Sentence #9: Most of the neighbors (enjoys, enjoy) spending time together.
Question 47
47.

Simple Subject: Most of the neighbors (enjoys, enjoy) spending time together.

Question 48
48.

Simple Predicate: Most of the neighbors (enjoys, enjoy) spending time together.

Sentence #10: Any of the leftover food (is stored, are stored) in the refrigerator.
Question 49
49.

Simple Subject: Any of the leftover food (is stored, are stored) in the refrigerator.

Question 50
50.

Simple Predicate: Any of the leftover food (is stored, are stored) in the refrigerator.

Sentence #11: Because we are so busy, nobody (takes, take) a break.
Question 51
51.

Simple Subject: Because we are so busy, nobody (takes, take) a break.

Question 52
52.

Simple Predicate: Because we are so busy, nobody (takes, take) a break.

Sentence #12: Nobody (expects, expect) that kind of treatment.
Question 53
53.

Simple Subject: Nobody (expects, expect) that kind of treatment.

Question 54
54.

Simple Predicate: Nobody (expects, expect) that kind of treatment.

Sentence #13: After the siren sounds, all of the force (is, are) on alert.
Question 55
55.

Simple Subject: After the siren sounds, all of the force (is, are) on alert.

Question 56
56.

Simple Predicate: After the siren sounds, all of the force (is, are) on alert.

Sentence #14: Due to all the changes, few of the girls (feels, feel) confident about the contest.
Question 57
57.

Simple Subject: Due to all the changes, few of the girls (feels, feel) confident about the contest.

Question 58
58.

Simple Predicate: Due to all the changes, few of the girls (feels, feel) confident about the contest.

Sentence #15: None of the class (maintains, maintain) a perfect attendance record.
Question 59
59.

Simple Subject: None of the class (maintains, maintain) a perfect attendance record.

Question 60
60.

Simple Predicate: None of the class (maintains, maintain) a perfect attendance record.

Grammar 6.9: Agreement in Adjective Clauses

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the verb or verb phrase in parentheses that agrees with the underlined antecedent. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Question 61
61.

Al decided on a college that (was, were) near his hometown.

Question 62
62.

Rita remains one of my friends who (stands, stand) by me in this upheaval.

Question 63
63.

My sister seems the only one in my family who (enjoys, enjoy) tennis at all.

Question 64
64.

This pie tastes like one of the store pies that (bakes, bake) so easily.

Question 65
65.

The Fokker D VII was the only one of World War I’s many airplanes that (was designed, were designed) with three main wings.

Question 66
66.

Our senior class is one of the few regional senior classes that (is going, are going) to that amusement park.

Question 67
67.

That point is the only new insight of all the ideas that (argues, argue) for your conclusion.

Question 68
68.

That is one of the paintings hanging in this gallery that (impresses, impress) me.

Question 69
69.

Alas, your apology is one of the many things that (indicates, indicate) your sincerity.

Question 70
70.

The old cowboy actor remains the only one of all the western genre actors in that studio who still (cares, care) about the preservation of the West.

Question 71
71.

That beautiful roan horse is one of the horses stabled here that (recognizes, recognize) me when I come up to the fence.

Question 72
72.

The book that (was, were) on the shelf is old.