#GRAMMAR 6.7-6.9 TEST REVIEW REDO

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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: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some 
collectors. (draw)

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Simple Subject: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

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Verb: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Sentence #2: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________ 
become part of a collection. (have)

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Simple Subject: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

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Verb: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Sentence #3: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often 
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

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Simple Subject: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

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Verb: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Sentence #4: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________ 
autographs. (collect)

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Simple Subject: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

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Verb: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

Sentence #5: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone 
who likes old movies. (be)

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Simple Subject: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

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Verb: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

Sentence #6: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

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Simple Subject: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

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Verb: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

Sentence #7: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

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Simple Subject: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

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Verb: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

Sentence #8: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

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Simple Subject: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

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Verb: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

Sentence #9: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

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Simple Subject: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

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Verb: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

Sentence #10: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

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Simple Subject: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

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Verb: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

Sentence #11: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

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Simple Subject: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

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Verb: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

Sentence #12: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

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Simple Subject: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

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Verb: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

Sentence #13: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

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Simple Subject: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

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Verb: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

Sentence #14: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

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Simple Subject: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

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Verb: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

Sentence #15: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

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Simple Subject: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

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Verb: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

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: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit. 

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Simple Subject: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

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Simple Predicate: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

Sentence #2: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting. 

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Simple Subject: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

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Simple Predicate: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

Sentence #3: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material. 

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Simple Subject: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

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Simple Predicate: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

Sentence #4: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time. 

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Simple Subject: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

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Simple Predicate: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

Sentence #5: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard. 

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Simple Subject: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

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Simple Predicate: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

Sentence #6: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid. 

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Simple Subject: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

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Simple Predicate: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

Sentence #7: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light. 

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Simple Subject: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

Sentence #8: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher. 

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Simple Subject: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

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Simple Predicate: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

Sentence #9: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band. 

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Simple Subject: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

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Simple Predicate: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

Sentence #10: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

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Simple Subject: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

Sentence #11: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

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Simple Subject: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

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Simple Predicate: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

Sentence #12: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

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Simple Subject: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

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Simple Predicate: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

Sentence #13: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

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Simple Subject: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

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Simple Predicate: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

Sentence #14: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

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Simple Subject: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

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Simple Predicate: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

Sentence #15: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

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Simple Subject: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

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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The song Mr. Quatman (is promoting, are promoting) has beautiful lyrics.

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The sweater, which (was, were) thick and wooly, kept Margaret warm on her long walk home.

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The rain that (fall, falls) today should really restore the grass’s color.

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Hawn is the only one of the students who (does, do) extra credit work on a regular basis.

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The cats that (wait, waits) at the door know they will get milk.

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Those boxes that (is, are) filled with cans need to be taken to the recycling center.

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Why do you keep these old notebooks that (clutter, clutters) up our room?

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I have one of those wallets that (opens, open) with a magnet.

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Hydroflasks are one of those water bottles that (are, is) popular today.

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Alyssa is the only one of my friends who (plays, play) the piano.

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Cows are one of the animals that (walks, walk) a lot.

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#GRAMMAR 6.7-6.9 TEST REVIEW REDO

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

Grammar 6.7: Subject-Verb Agreement and Intervening Expressions

PART 1 of 3

Simple Subject: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some collectors. (draw)

Verb: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some collectors. (draw)

Simple Subject: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________ become part of a collection. (have)

Verb: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________ become part of a collection. (have)

Simple Subject: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often ______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Verb: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often ______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Simple Subject: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________ autographs. (collect)

Verb: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________ autographs. (collect)

Simple Subject: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

Verb: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

Simple Subject: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

Verb: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

Simple Subject: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

Verb: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

Simple Subject: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

Verb: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

Simple Subject: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

Verb: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

Simple Subject: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

Verb: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

Simple Subject: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

Verb: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

Simple Subject: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

Verb: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

Simple Subject: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

Verb: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

Simple Subject: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

Verb: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

Simple Subject: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

Verb: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

Grammar 6.8: Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects

PART 2 of 3

Simple Subject: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

Simple Predicate: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

Simple Subject: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

Simple Predicate: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

Simple Subject: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

Simple Predicate: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

Simple Subject: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

Simple Predicate: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

Simple Subject: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

Simple Predicate: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

Simple Subject: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

Simple Predicate: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

Simple Subject: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

Simple Predicate: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

Simple Subject: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

Simple Predicate: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

Simple Subject: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

Simple Predicate: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

Simple Subject: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

Simple Predicate: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

Simple Subject: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

Simple Predicate: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

Simple Subject: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

Simple Predicate: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

Simple Subject: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

Simple Predicate: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

Simple Subject: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

Simple Predicate: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

Simple Subject: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

Simple Predicate: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

Grammar 6.9: Agreement in Adjective Clauses

PART 3 of 3

The song Mr. Quatman (is promoting, are promoting) has beautiful lyrics.

The sweater, which (was, were) thick and wooly, kept Margaret warm on her long walk home.

The rain that (fall, falls) today should really restore the grass’s color.

Hawn is the only one of the students who (does, do) extra credit work on a regular basis.

The cats that (wait, waits) at the door know they will get milk.

Those boxes that (is, are) filled with cans need to be taken to the recycling center.

Why do you keep these old notebooks that (clutter, clutters) up our room?

I have one of those wallets that (opens, open) with a magnet.

Hydroflasks are one of those water bottles that (are, is) popular today.

Alyssa is the only one of my friends who (plays, play) the piano.

Cows are one of the animals that (walks, walk) a lot.

Simple Subject: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Verb: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Simple Subject: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Verb: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Simple Subject: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Verb: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Simple Subject: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

Verb: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

Simple Subject: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Verb: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Simple Subject: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Verb: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Simple Subject: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Verb: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Simple Subject: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

Verb: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)