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.
*The action verb is underlined for you in interrogative sentences.
Simple Subject: Around the corner (speed, speeds) the little terrier.
Simple Predicate: Around the corner (speed, speeds) the little terrier.
Simple Subject: There (walks, walk) a proud woman.
Simple Predicate: There (walks, walk) a proud woman.
Simple Subject: (Are, Is) the teachers working over the holiday break?
Simple Predicate: (Are, Is) the teachers working over the holiday break?
Simple Subject: Into the yard (fly, flies) the hungry birds in search of a meal.
Simple Predicate: Into the yard (fly, flies) the hungry birds in search of a meal.
Simple Subject: Here (is, are) three copies of today’s Times.
Simple Predicate: Here (is, are) three copies of today’s Times.
Simple Subject: (Do, Does) Enrico have enough money for lunch?
Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) Enrico have enough money for lunch?
Simple Subject: Above the staircase (was, were) the secret passageway.
Simple Predicate: Above the staircase (was, were) the secret passageway.
Simple Subject: There (is, are) the misplaced textbook.
Simple Predicate: There (is, are) the misplaced textbook.
Simple Subject: (Has, Have) any other activities generated this much enthusiasm?
Simple Predicate: (Has, Have) any other activities generated this much enthusiasm?
Simple Subject: (Was, Were) all of them sitting in the car?
Simple Predicate: (Was, Were) all of them sitting in the car?
Simple Subject: Near the pond (grow, grows) a weeping willow.
Simple Predicate: Near the pond (grow, grows) a weeping willow.
Simple Subject: There (go, goes) the dog in search of her missing puppy.
Simple Predicate: There (go, goes) the dog in search of her missing puppy.
Simple Subject: (Were, Was) the views blocked by the bridge?
Simple Predicate: (Were, Was) the views blocked by the bridge?
Simple Subject: On the fence post (hang, hangs) several pieces of twine.
Simple Predicate: On the fence post (hang, hangs) several pieces of twine.
Simple Subject: Here (come, comes) the best musicians in the world.
Simple Predicate: Here (come, comes) the best musicians in the world.
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.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the singular or plural form.
Simple Subject: Women’s gymnastics (has been dominated, have been dominated) by adolescents for several years. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Women’s gymnastics (has been dominated, have been dominated) by adolescents for several years. [singular]
Simple Subject: The class from down the hall (are finishing, is finishing) their assignments. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The class from down the hall (are finishing, is finishing) their assignments. [plural]
Simple Subject: Measles (is, are) still a dangerous disease in many parts of the world. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Measles (is, are) still a dangerous disease in many parts of the world. [singular]
Simple Subject: There (is, are) ten yards as the minimum distance for a first down. [singular]
Simple Predicate: There (is, are) ten yards as the minimum distance for a first down. [singular]
Simple Subject: (Do, Does) optics deal with the changes and properties of light? [singular]
Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) optics deal with the changes and properties of light? [singular]
Simple Subject: To keep communication lines open, the faculty (meet, meets) every week. [singular]
Simple Predicate: To keep communication lines open, the faculty (meet, meets) every week. [singular]
Simple Subject: Thirty days at hard labor (was, were) his sentence. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Thirty days at hard labor (was, were) his sentence. [singular]
Simple Subject: Three weeks of concerts (has been booked, have been booked) . [plural]
Simple Predicate: Three weeks of concerts (has been booked, have been booked) . [plural]
Simple Subject: The acoustics (make, makes) this theater superior to the others. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The acoustics (make, makes) this theater superior to the others. [singular]
Simple Subject: Because of boredom, the audience (is leaving, are leaving) a few at a time. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Because of boredom, the audience (is leaving, are leaving) a few at a time. [plural]
Simple Subject: These binoculars (magnifies, magnify) by fifty times. [plural]
Simple Predicate: These binoculars (magnifies, magnify) by fifty times. [plural]
Simple Subject: Six inches (make, makes) a big difference in a hemline. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Six inches (make, makes) a big difference in a hemline. [singular]
Simple Subject: Of all his educational pursuits, genetics (were, was) his favorite. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Of all his educational pursuits, genetics (were, was) his favorite. [singular]
Simple Subject: The readership of the Times (leans, lean) toward conservatism. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The readership of the Times (leans, lean) toward conservatism. [singular]
Simple Subject: The United States (have, has) two major political parties. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The United States (have, has) two major political parties. [singular]
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
*Separate each noun/pronoun with a comma.
*Do not include the conjunction.
(example: Bob and John Smith had gone to the mall and walked around. ----- ANSWER: Bob, John Smith)
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: Many a teacher and student (passes, pass) through these halls every day.
Simple Predicate: Many a teacher and student (passes, pass) through these halls every day.
Simple Subject: Neither Blake nor Izzy (want, wants) to lose her as a friend.
Simple Predicate: Neither Blake nor Izzy (want, wants) to lose her as a friend.
Simple Subject: Every orchard and farm (was damaged, were damaged) by the storm.
Simple Predicate: Every orchard and farm (was damaged, were damaged) by the storm.
Simple Subject: Spaghetti and meatballs (are, is) a regular meal at our home.
Simple Predicate: Spaghetti and meatballs (are, is) a regular meal at our home.
Simple Subject: Neither Grace nor her sisters (takes, take) the early bus.
Simple Predicate: Neither Grace nor her sisters (takes, take) the early bus.
Simple Subject: Either the squirrels or the opossum (chew, chews) through the storage boxes.
Simple Predicate: Either the squirrels or the opossum (chew, chews) through the storage boxes.
Simple Subject: The bat and the ball (is, are) Ed’s belongings.
Simple Predicate: The bat and the ball (is, are) Ed’s belongings.
Simple Subject: Every seed, nut, and suet ball (were eaten, was eaten) .
Simple Predicate: Every seed, nut, and suet ball (were eaten, was eaten) .
Simple Subject: Each bird and field mouse (is, are) hungry.
Simple Predicate: Each bird and field mouse (is, are) hungry.
Simple Subject: Both movies and books (is, are) things considered enjoyable.
Simple Predicate: Both movies and books (is, are) things considered enjoyable.
Simple Subject: Neither the soup nor the casserole (are, is) hot.
Simple Predicate: Neither the soup nor the casserole (are, is) hot.
Simple Subject: Either Lani or Marcia (skates, skate) in the race today.
Simple Predicate: Either Lani or Marcia (skates, skate) in the race today.
Simple Subject: Both my shoes and socks (is filled, are filled) with burrs.
Simple Predicate: Both my shoes and socks (is filled, are filled) with burrs.
Simple Subject: Either my dad or my brothers (meet, meets) me at the bus station.
Simple Predicate: Either my dad or my brothers (meet, meets) me at the bus station.
Simple Subject: Neither the dogs nor the cat (like, likes) too much sun.
Simple Predicate: Neither the dogs nor the cat (like, likes) too much sun.