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

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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.
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Simple Subject: A helicopter in the sky, as well as a light plane, ______________________________ for the missing hikers.
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Verb: A helicopter in the sky, as well as a light plane, ______________________________ for the missing hikers.
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Sentence #2: The mail carrier, plus the grocery delivery boy, ______________________________ the dog. (fear)
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Simple Subject: The mail carrier, plus the grocery delivery boy, ______________________________ the dog. (fear)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sentence #15: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
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Simple Subject: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
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Verb: Tod, accompanied by his parents, ______________________________ many people on his travels.
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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.
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Simple Subject: If you need more information, any of the clerks (has, have) the expertise to help you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sentence #6: (Has, Have) nothing about the situation fostered a sense of security?
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Simple Subject: (Has, Have) nothing about the situation fostered a sense of security?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sentence #12: Nobody (expects, expect) that kind of treatment.
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Simple Subject: Nobody (expects, expect) that kind of treatment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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