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. 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.
Simple Subject: Our galaxy’s name (is, are) the Milky Way.
Simple Predicate: Our galaxy’s name (is, are) the Milky Way.
Simple Subject: The Milky Way (consists, consist) of the sun and other stars, the nine planets, gas, and dust.
Simple Predicate: The Milky Way (consists, consist) of the sun and other stars, the nine planets, gas, and dust.
Simple Subject: The combined light (spreads, spread) out to form a band of light across the sky.
Simple Predicate: The combined light (spreads, spread) out to form a band of light across the sky.
Simple Subject: In the night sky, the Milky Way (resembles, resemble) spilled milk.
Simple Predicate: In the night sky, the Milky Way (resembles, resemble) spilled milk.
Simple Subject: Many legends (has been, have been) about the Milky Way.
Simple Predicate: Many legends (has been, have been) about the Milky Way.
Simple Subject: We (knows, know) now that Galileo, with his improved telescope, first confirmed that the light source was the stars.
Simple Predicate: We (knows, know) now that Galileo, with his improved telescope, first confirmed that the light source was the stars.
Simple Subject: About 100 billion stars (is, are) in our galaxy.
Simple Predicate: About 100 billion stars (is, are) in our galaxy.
Simple Subject: The Milky Way is flat like a disk, but it (bulges, bulge) at the center.
Simple Predicate: The Milky Way is flat like a disk, but it (bulges, bulge) at the center.
Simple Subject: It's spiral arms (radiates, radiate) from this center.
Simple Predicate: It's spiral arms (radiates, radiate) from this center.
Simple Subject: Our solar system (exists, exist) 30,000 light years from the center, or two-thirds of the way out on an arm.
Simple Predicate: Our solar system (exists, exist) 30,000 light years from the center, or two-thirds of the way out on an arm.
Simple Subject: The stars (rotates, rotate) around the central bulge.
Simple Predicate: The stars (rotates, rotate) around the central bulge.
Simple Subject: The sun (completes, complete) one orbit of the galaxy every 225 million years, which is one cosmic year.
Simple Predicate: The sun (completes, complete) one orbit of the galaxy every 225 million years, which is one cosmic year.
Simple Subject: While our galaxy has billions of stars, other larger galaxies (contains, contain) even more stars.
Simple Predicate: While our galaxy has billions of stars, other larger galaxies (contains, contain) even more stars.
Simple Subject: Two dozen galaxies (makes, make) up the “Local Group.”
Simple Predicate: Two dozen galaxies (makes, make) up the “Local Group.”
Simple Subject: Scientists (believes, believe) there are billions of other galaxies in the universe!
Simple Predicate: Scientists (believes, believe) there are billions of other galaxies in the universe!
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. 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.
Simple Subject: Every variety of parrot, macaw, and cockatoo (is, are) a member of the family Psittacidae.
Simple Predicate: Every variety of parrot, macaw, and cockatoo (is, are) a member of the family Psittacidae.
Simple Subject: The birds of this family (varies, vary) in length from three to forty inches.
Simple Predicate: The birds of this family (varies, vary) in length from three to forty inches.
Simple Subject: Other relatives in this family (includes, include) lories, cockatiels, and conures.
Simple Predicate: Other relatives in this family (includes, include) lories, cockatiels, and conures.
Simple Subject: A relatively large head in proportion to the body (distinguishes, distinguish) these birds.
Simple Predicate: A relatively large head in proportion to the body (distinguishes, distinguish) these birds.
Simple Subject: Most members of the family (has, have) short, round tails.
Simple Predicate: Most members of the family (has, have) short, round tails.
Simple Subject: The toughest of nuts (represents, represent) little challenge for their large, hooked bills.
Simple Predicate: The toughest of nuts (represents, represent) little challenge for their large, hooked bills.
Simple Subject: Birds in this family (uses, use) their beaks like a third foot when climbing.
Simple Predicate: Birds in this family (uses, use) their beaks like a third foot when climbing.
Simple Subject: One of their unique features (is, are) their special feet.
Simple Predicate: One of their unique features (is, are) their special feet.
Simple Subject: This foot with four toes (gives, give) them greater dexterity than any other group of birds.
Simple Predicate: This foot with four toes (gives, give) them greater dexterity than any other group of birds.
Simple Subject: Most tropical regions of the world (provides, provide) suitable habitat for parrots.
Simple Predicate: Most tropical regions of the world (provides, provide) suitable habitat for parrots.
Simple Subject: Many temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere (houses, house) parrot families, too.
Simple Predicate: Many temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere (houses, house) parrot families, too.
Simple Subject: The lifespan of Psittacidae (averages, average) thirty to fifty years.
Simple Predicate: The lifespan of Psittacidae (averages, average) thirty to fifty years.
Simple Subject: Some parrots with the ability to mimic human speech (has developed, have developed) extensive vocabularies.
Simple Predicate: Some parrots with the ability to mimic human speech (has developed, have developed) extensive vocabularies.
Simple Subject: The talent of talking African gray parrots (is, are) unsurpassed.
Simple Predicate: The talent of talking African gray parrots (is, are) unsurpassed.
Simple Subject: The owl parrots from New Zealand (is, are) nocturnal birds.
Simple Predicate: The owl parrots from New Zealand (is, are) nocturnal birds.
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. 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.
Simple Subject: Oak trees (has become, have become) a symbol for strength.
Simple Predicate: Oak trees (has become, have become) a symbol for strength.
Simple Subject: Outdoor activities (seems, seem) to be the best method for teaching the nature class.
Simple Predicate: Outdoor activities (seems, seem) to be the best method for teaching the nature class.
Simple Subject: The total cost of the renovation (was, were) hundreds of dollars more than we expected.
Simple Predicate: The total cost of the renovation (was, were) hundreds of dollars more than we expected.
Simple Subject: Apologies (seems, seem) like bitter medicine, but the results are gratifying.
Simple Predicate: Apologies (seems, seem) like bitter medicine, but the results are gratifying.
Simple Subject: It (appears, appear) pot-bellied pigs are gaining popularity as pets.
Simple Predicate: It (appears, appear) pot-bellied pigs are gaining popularity as pets.
Simple Subject: The rhythms of the percussion section (was, were) the highlight of the concert.
Simple Predicate: The rhythms of the percussion section (was, were) the highlight of the concert.
Simple Subject: Exercising (remains, remain) a healthful way to live.
Simple Predicate: Exercising (remains, remain) a healthful way to live.
Simple Subject: Lien’s favorite Sunday breakfast (is, are) scrambled eggs.
Simple Predicate: Lien’s favorite Sunday breakfast (is, are) scrambled eggs.
Simple Subject: Her songs from the radio (remains, remain) a hit week after week.
Simple Predicate: Her songs from the radio (remains, remain) a hit week after week.
Simple Subject: Lots of people (feels, feel) a rain shower ruins their day.
Simple Predicate: Lots of people (feels, feel) a rain shower ruins their day.
Simple Subject: Hikers (is, are) the largest category of park visitors.
Simple Predicate: Hikers (is, are) the largest category of park visitors.
Simple Subject: Rainbows (was, were) a spectacular sight after the thunderstorm.
Simple Predicate: Rainbows (was, were) a spectacular sight after the thunderstorm.
Simple Subject: In Japan, railroads (has become, have become) the standard for mass transit.
Simple Predicate: In Japan, railroads (has become, have become) the standard for mass transit.
Simple Subject: Precautions about safety (is, are) an indispensable part of the operation.
Simple Predicate: Precautions about safety (is, are) an indispensable part of the operation.
Simple Subject: Sonya (seems, seem) to be miles above the rest of the class.
Simple Predicate: Sonya (seems, seem) to be miles above the rest of the class.