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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: (Does, Do) the players provide their own shoes?
Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) the players provide their own shoes?
Simple Subject: Around the city (speed, speeds) the delivery trucks.
Simple Predicate: Around the city (speed, speeds) the delivery trucks.
Simple Subject: There (is, are) many sources for the information you need.
Simple Predicate: There (is, are) many sources for the information you need.
Simple Subject: (Is, Are) you prepared for the festivities tomorrow?
Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) you prepared for the festivities tomorrow?
Simple Subject: Here (are, is) the fliers about the founder’s day celebration.
Simple Predicate: Here (are, is) the fliers about the founder’s day celebration.
Simple Subject: Beside that bench (is, are) a stack of decorations.
Simple Predicate: Beside that bench (is, are) a stack of decorations.
Simple Subject: On the walls (hangs, hang) the decorations we already put up.
Simple Predicate: On the walls (hangs, hang) the decorations we already put up.
Simple Subject: Along the sidewalks (extend, extends) a long banner.
Simple Predicate: Along the sidewalks (extend, extends) a long banner.
Simple Subject: Here (come, comes) Luella, the chairperson of the committee.
Simple Predicate: Here (come, comes) Luella, the chairperson of the committee.
Simple Subject: In her hands (were, was) a list of tasks to be completed.
Simple Predicate: In her hands (were, was) a list of tasks to be completed.
Simple Subject: (Do, Does) a few of those tasks interest you?
Simple Predicate: (Do, Does) a few of those tasks interest you?
Simple Subject: Under the trees (gathers, gather) the people who want to help.
Simple Predicate: Under the trees (gathers, gather) the people who want to help.
Simple Subject: From the apartment building (pour, pours) the sounds of the band practicing.
Simple Predicate: From the apartment building (pour, pours) the sounds of the band practicing.
Simple Subject: There (was, were) an article about this event in today’s paper.
Simple Predicate: There (was, were) an article about this event in today’s paper.
Simple Subject: (Does, Do) the paper support our plans?
Simple Predicate: (Does, Do) the paper support our plans?
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: His tactics (proves, prove) he is an honorable man. [plural]
Simple Predicate: His tactics (proves, prove) he is an honorable man. [plural]
Simple Subject: Canterbury Tales (describes, describe) life during the time of the Black Death. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Canterbury Tales (describes, describe) life during the time of the Black Death. [singular]
Simple Subject: Maria’s glasses (contain, contains) bifocal lenses. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Maria’s glasses (contain, contains) bifocal lenses. [plural]
Simple Subject: The Toronto Maple Leaf (are, is) the name of a National Hockey League. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The Toronto Maple Leaf (are, is) the name of a National Hockey League. [singular]
Simple Subject: Several species (was, were) on the endangered list. [plural]
Simple Predicate: Several species (was, were) on the endangered list. [plural]
Simple Subject: Most of the national news (is, are) on the front page. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Most of the national news (is, are) on the front page. [singular]
Simple Subject: The remains of the collapsed buildings (were buried, was buried) . [plural]
Simple Predicate: The remains of the collapsed buildings (were buried, was buried) . [plural]
Simple Subject: Twenty-eight days (is, are) the average gestation period for a rabbit. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Twenty-eight days (is, are) the average gestation period for a rabbit. [singular]
Simple Subject: Mathematics (require, requires) an understanding of formulas. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Mathematics (require, requires) an understanding of formulas. [singular]
Simple Subject: Our squadron (practices, practice) flight patterns daily. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Our squadron (practices, practice) flight patterns daily. [singular]
Simple Subject: The committee (have signed, has signed) their names on the contract. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The committee (have signed, has signed) their names on the contract. [plural]
Simple Subject: The Chicago Bulls (reworks, rework) their strategy daily. [plural]
Simple Predicate: The Chicago Bulls (reworks, rework) their strategy daily. [plural]
Simple Subject: The Corps of Engineers (build, builds) dams and bridges. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The Corps of Engineers (build, builds) dams and bridges. [singular]
Simple Subject: The band (plays, play) school songs at halftime. [singular]
Simple Predicate: The band (plays, play) school songs at halftime. [singular]
Simple Subject: Congress (plans, plan) to adjourn early this session. [singular]
Simple Predicate: Congress (plans, plan) to adjourn early this session. [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: Every earring, necklace, and bracelet (was sold, were sold) at the fundraiser.
Simple Predicate: Every earring, necklace, and bracelet (was sold, were sold) at the fundraiser.
Simple Subject: Each geranium and lily (are blooming, is blooming) .
Simple Predicate: Each geranium and lily (are blooming, is blooming) .
Simple Subject: Many a horse and cow (has lived, have lived) in this barn.
Simple Predicate: Many a horse and cow (has lived, have lived) in this barn.
Simple Subject: Both my arms and legs (aches, ache) after a long climb.
Simple Predicate: Both my arms and legs (aches, ache) after a long climb.
Simple Subject: The producer and director (disagrees, disagree) over the script.
Simple Predicate: The producer and director (disagrees, disagree) over the script.
Simple Subject: Ham and eggs (is offered, are offered) for breakfast at that restaurant.
Simple Predicate: Ham and eggs (is offered, are offered) for breakfast at that restaurant.
Simple Subject: Either the coach or the players (has, have) to answer the letter.
Simple Predicate: Either the coach or the players (has, have) to answer the letter.
Simple Subject: Neither the jacket nor the shoes (fits, fit) .
Simple Predicate: Neither the jacket nor the shoes (fits, fit) .
Simple Subject: Lox and bagels (are, is) Jacob’s favorite snack.
Simple Predicate: Lox and bagels (are, is) Jacob’s favorite snack.
Simple Subject: Many a spy and traitor (was caught, were caught) by the detective.
Simple Predicate: Many a spy and traitor (was caught, were caught) by the detective.
Simple Subject: Either the washer or the drier (is running, are running) .
Simple Predicate: Either the washer or the drier (is running, are running) .
Simple Subject: Both Jesse and Malachi (are, is) honor students.
Simple Predicate: Both Jesse and Malachi (are, is) honor students.
Simple Subject: Each video and CD (is, are) half price.
Simple Predicate: Each video and CD (is, are) half price.
Simple Subject: Every surfboard and sailboat (is rented, are rented) .
Simple Predicate: Every surfboard and sailboat (is rented, are rented) .
Simple Subject: Many a captain and first mate (have swerved, has swerved) to avoid that wreck.
Simple Predicate: Many a captain and first mate (have swerved, has swerved) to avoid that wreck.