DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Television (brings, bring) the world into our homes with pictures, or video, and sounds, or audio.
Simple Predicate: Television (brings, bring) the world into our homes with pictures, or video, and sounds, or audio.
Simple Subject: The electronic television imaging device (was invented, were invented) in the 1920s.
Simple Predicate: The electronic television imaging device (was invented, were invented) in the 1920s.
Simple Subject: The first practical TV system (was demonstrated, were demonstrated) at the New York World’s Fair in 1939.
Simple Predicate: The first practical TV system (was demonstrated, were demonstrated) at the New York World’s Fair in 1939.
Simple Subject: Early television sets (was, were) crude black and white models.
Simple Predicate: Early television sets (was, were) crude black and white models.
Simple Subject: Technical advancements (gives, give) us high-quality color pictures today.
Simple Predicate: Technical advancements (gives, give) us high-quality color pictures today.
Simple Subject: Also, most programs now (comes, come) with stereo sound.
Simple Predicate: Also, most programs now (comes, come) with stereo sound.
Simple Subject: Television programs (is based, are based) on movies, plays, books, original screenplays, and short stories.
Simple Predicate: Television programs (is based, are based) on movies, plays, books, original screenplays, and short stories.
Simple Subject: The subjects (remains, remain) the same, yesterday and today.
Simple Predicate: The subjects (remains, remain) the same, yesterday and today.
Simple Subject: According to many reports, I Love Lucy (serves, serve) as an example for all family shows.
Simple Predicate: According to many reports, I Love Lucy (serves, serve) as an example for all family shows.
Simple Subject: In 1955, The Mickey Mouse Club (was broadcast, were broadcast) to “Mouseketeers” throughout America.
Simple Predicate: In 1955, The Mickey Mouse Club (was broadcast, were broadcast) to “Mouseketeers” throughout America.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Ecosystems with little water (is called, are called) deserts.
Simple Predicate: Ecosystems with little water (is called, are called) deserts.
Simple Subject: The rainfall from many years (does, do) not equal the amount that falls in one year elsewhere.
Simple Predicate: The rainfall from many years (does, do) not equal the amount that falls in one year elsewhere.
Simple Subject: Still, clusters of plant life (is, are) common in some deserts.
Simple Predicate: Still, clusters of plant life (is, are) common in some deserts.
Simple Subject: Temperatures in a desert (varies, vary) by many degrees.
Simple Predicate: Temperatures in a desert (varies, vary) by many degrees.
Simple Subject: In fact, people from another region (is, are) surprised to learn that deserts can be cold.
Simple Predicate: In fact, people from another region (is, are) surprised to learn that deserts can be cold.
Simple Subject: Deserts at high elevation or latitude (have, has) freezing temperatures.
Simple Predicate: Deserts at high elevation or latitude (have, has) freezing temperatures.
Simple Subject: Deserts of America (reaches, reach) daytime temperatures of over one hundred degrees.
Simple Predicate: Deserts of America (reaches, reach) daytime temperatures of over one hundred degrees.
Simple Subject: Temperatures at night (measures, measure) many degrees cooler.
Simple Predicate: Temperatures at night (measures, measure) many degrees cooler.
Simple Subject: Deserts with all their dryness (are, is) home to an amazing variety of animals and plants.
Simple Predicate: Deserts with all their dryness (are, is) home to an amazing variety of animals and plants.
Simple Subject: Species in a desert (has, have) different adaptations to the lack of water.
Simple Predicate: Species in a desert (has, have) different adaptations to the lack of water.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (10 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. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: The game scores (was, were) a major disappointment.
Simple Predicate: The game scores (was, were) a major disappointment.
Simple Subject: Jana’s injured teeth (is, are) a source of much pain to her.
Simple Predicate: Jana’s injured teeth (is, are) a source of much pain to her.
Simple Subject: Angie’s and Carla’s haircuts from the barber (looks, look) interesting!
Simple Predicate: Angie’s and Carla’s haircuts from the barber (looks, look) interesting!
Simple Subject: My greatest success of this year (is, are) my grades.
Simple Predicate: My greatest success of this year (is, are) my grades.
Simple Subject: I think the Porpoises (is, are) the best swimming team in town.
Simple Predicate: I think the Porpoises (is, are) the best swimming team in town.
Simple Subject: The band director’s biggest disappointment (remains, remain) the clarinets.
Simple Predicate: The band director’s biggest disappointment (remains, remain) the clarinets.
Simple Subject: The man’s remarks (was, were) an embarrassment to his listeners.
Simple Predicate: The man’s remarks (was, were) an embarrassment to his listeners.
Simple Subject: Our most important resource in this world (is, are) our children.
Simple Predicate: Our most important resource in this world (is, are) our children.
Simple Subject: It appears that the Carters (is, are) a happy couple.
Simple Predicate: It appears that the Carters (is, are) a happy couple.
Simple Subject: The two lovely monuments (remains, remain) a testament to human courage.
Simple Predicate: The two lovely monuments (remains, remain) a testament to human courage.