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#GRAMMAR 6.7-6.9 TEST REVIEW REDO

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Grammar 6.7: Subject-Verb Agreement and Intervening Expressions

PART 1 of 3

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. Write the correct form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
Sentence #1: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)
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Simple Subject: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

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Verb: Animal figures, as well as stuffed animals, ______________________________ the interest of some
collectors. (draw)

Sentence #2: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)
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Simple Subject: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

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Verb: Many stuffed rabbits, together with stuffed bears and pigs, ______________________________
become part of a collection. (have)

Sentence #3: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)
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Simple Subject: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

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Verb: Activities a person likes to do, such as riding horses or listening to music, often
______________________________ interest in collecting. (spark)

Sentence #4: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)
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Simple Subject: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

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Verb: Many people who like music, in addition to going to concerts, ______________________________
autographs. (collect)

Sentence #5: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone
who likes old movies. (be)
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Simple Subject: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

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Verb: A special poster, together with old photos, ______________________________ interesting to someone who likes old movies. (be)

Sentence #6: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)
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Simple Subject: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

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Verb: Much of the excitement, as well as the fun, ______________________________ from the discovery of a new item. (come)

Sentence #7: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)
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Simple Subject: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

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Verb: Something rare, plus something unusual, ______________________________ most collectors. (excite)

Sentence #8: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)
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Simple Subject: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

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Verb: Folk, in addition to rock, ______________________________ my favorite music. (be)

Sentence #9: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)
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Simple Subject: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

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Verb: Weight lifting, as well as wrestling, ______________________________ strength. (take)

Sentence #10: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)
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Simple Subject: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

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Verb: Jupiter, plus Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, ______________________________ a gas planet. (be)

Sentence #11: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)
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Simple Subject: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

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Verb: Our trucks, as well as a car and a bus, ______________________________ involved in the wreck. (be)

Sentence #12: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)
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Simple Subject: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

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Verb: The players, plus the coach and manager, ______________________________ by bus. (travel)

Sentence #13: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)
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Simple Subject: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

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Verb: A broom, in addition to a rake and a ladder, ______________________________ missing from the garage. (be)

Sentence #14: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)
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Simple Subject: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

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Verb: The singer, accompanied by her bodyguards, ______________________________ tonight. (arrive)

Sentence #15: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)
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Simple Subject: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

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Verb: The doctor, together with a large staff, ______________________________ many patients. (treat)

Grammar 6.8: Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

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.
Sentence #1: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.
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Simple Subject: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

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Simple Predicate: Either of those necklaces (matches, match) this outfit.

Sentence #2: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.
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Simple Subject: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

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Simple Predicate: None of the disks (requires, require) formatting.

Sentence #3: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.
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Simple Subject: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

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Simple Predicate: Of the two chapters, neither (contains, contain) difficult material.

Sentence #4: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.
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Simple Subject: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

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Simple Predicate: Once the schedule is set, both of the part-timers (tries, try) to be on time.

Sentence #5: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.
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Simple Subject: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

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Simple Predicate: Few of the players (wears, wear) a beard.

Sentence #6: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.
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Simple Subject: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

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Simple Predicate: Any of the squad (is, are) fully certified in first aid.

Sentence #7: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.
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Simple Subject: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the drivers (ignores, ignore) the yellow flashing light.

Sentence #8: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.
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Simple Subject: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

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Simple Predicate: Within our class, everyone (likes, like) the new teacher.

Sentence #9: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.
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Simple Subject: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

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Simple Predicate: Several of the musicians (plays, play) in a local band.

Sentence #10: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.
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Simple Subject: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the passengers (is, are) unhappy with coach service.

Sentence #11: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.
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Simple Subject: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

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Simple Predicate: A few of the swimmers (was, were) ready to leave the pool.

Sentence #12: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.
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Simple Subject: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

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Simple Predicate: Everything in the window (look, looks) expensive.

Sentence #13: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.
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Simple Subject: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

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Simple Predicate: Something in the basement (has eaten, have eaten) the vegetables.

Sentence #14: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.
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Simple Subject: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

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Simple Predicate: One of the dogs (hunt, hunts) alone.

Sentence #15: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.
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Simple Subject: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the tomatoes (was, were) spoiled.

Grammar 6.9: Agreement in Adjective Clauses

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the verb or verb phrase in parentheses that agrees with the underlined antecedent. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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The song Mr. Quatman (is promoting, are promoting) has beautiful lyrics.

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The sweater, which (was, were) thick and wooly, kept Margaret warm on her long walk home.

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The rain that (fall, falls) today should really restore the grass’s color.

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Hawn is the only one of the students who (does, do) extra credit work on a regular basis.

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The cats that (wait, waits) at the door know they will get milk.

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Those boxes that (is, are) filled with cans need to be taken to the recycling center.

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Why do you keep these old notebooks that (clutter, clutters) up our room?

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I have one of those wallets that (opens, open) with a magnet.

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Hydroflasks are one of those water bottles that (are, is) popular today.

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Alyssa is the only one of my friends who (plays, play) the piano.

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Cows are one of the animals that (walks, walk) a lot.

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Michael is the only one of us who (likes, like) that type of food.