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#GRAMMAR 6.3 REDO

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (25 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. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: The smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.
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Simple Subject: The smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.

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Simple Predicate: The smiling kids (seems, seem) to be the picture of happiness.

Sentence #2: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.
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Simple Subject: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.

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Simple Predicate: The chorus’s songs (was, were) a delight to the ears.

Sentence #3: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.
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Simple Subject: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.

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Simple Predicate: They say that the eyes (is, are) a window to the soul.

Sentence #4: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.
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Simple Subject: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.

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Simple Predicate: Final exams (was, were) a disaster.

Sentence #5: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.
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Simple Subject: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.

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Simple Predicate: The lights on the water (seems, seem) like stars in the sky.

Sentence #6: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.
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Simple Subject: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.

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Simple Predicate: Those mountain peaks (is, are) a great challenge to a climber.

Sentence #7: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.
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Simple Subject: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.

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Simple Predicate: The unfair trials (was, were) a travesty of justice.

Sentence #8: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.
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Simple Subject: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.

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Simple Predicate: The thousands of lost dollars (was, were) a terrible waste.

Sentence #9: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.
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Simple Subject: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.

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Simple Predicate: The search planes (is, are) the only hope for the stranded hikers.

Sentence #10: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.
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Simple Subject: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.

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Simple Predicate: Notes (is, are) an excellent way to remember lesson material.

Sentence #11: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.
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Simple Subject: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.

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Simple Predicate: Stars on a dark night (is, are) a splendid sight.

Sentence #12: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.
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Simple Subject: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.

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Simple Predicate: The dress (is, are) several inches too short.

Sentence #13: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.
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Simple Subject: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.

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Simple Predicate: The children’s closets (is, are) a mess.

Sentence #14: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.
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Simple Subject: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.

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Simple Predicate: The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.

Sentence #15: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.
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Simple Subject: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.

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Simple Predicate: French fries (was, were) my father’s favorite meal.

Sentence #16: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.
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Simple Subject: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.

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Simple Predicate: His twin daughters (is, are) the apple of his eye.

Sentence #17: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.
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Simple Subject: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.

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Simple Predicate: The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.

Sentence #18: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.
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Simple Subject: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.

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Simple Predicate: The comedian’s jokes (was, were) a riot.

Sentence #19: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.
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Simple Subject: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.

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Simple Predicate: The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.

Sentence #20: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.
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Simple Subject: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.

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Simple Predicate: The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.

Sentence #21: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.
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Simple Subject: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.

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Simple Predicate: Encyclopedias (remains, remain) a ready resource for writing term papers.

Sentence #22: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.
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Simple Subject: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.

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Simple Predicate: Gold pens (was, were) the women’s prize.

Sentence #23: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.
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Simple Subject: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.

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Simple Predicate: When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.

Sentence #24: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.
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Simple Subject: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.

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Simple Predicate: A truce (is, are) no aggression for a specific time period.

Sentence #25: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.
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Simple Subject: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.

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Simple Predicate: Cookies (was, were) Mike’s favorite dessert.