#GRAMMAR 6.8 PRACTICE (due date: Friday, December 9)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (25 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. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Fresh (is, are) everything in the produce department.
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Simple Subject: Fresh (is, are) everything in the produce department.

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Simple Predicate: Fresh (is, are) everything in the produce department.

Sentence #2: Several of the apples (has, have) bruises.
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Simple Subject: Several of the apples (has, have) bruises.

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Simple Predicate: Several of the apples (has, have) bruises.

Sentence #3: Many of my relatives (is coming, are coming) to the family reunion.
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Simple Subject: Many of my relatives (is coming, are coming) to the family reunion.

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Simple Predicate: Many of my relatives (is coming, are coming) to the family reunion.

Sentence #4: Nothing (sleeps, sleep) as soundly as a cat.
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Simple Subject: Nothing (sleeps, sleep) as soundly as a cat.

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Simple Predicate: Nothing (sleeps, sleep) as soundly as a cat.

Sentence #5: Someone (was knocking, were knocking) on the door.
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Simple Subject: Someone (was knocking, were knocking) on the door.

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Simple Predicate: Someone (was knocking, were knocking) on the door.

Sentence #6: Still in the office (is, are) one of the doctors.
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Simple Subject: Still in the office (is, are) one of the doctors.

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Simple Predicate: Still in the office (is, are) one of the doctors.

Sentence #7: (Has, Have) anyone confessed to the crime?
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Simple Subject: (Has, Have) anyone confessed to the crime?

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Simple Predicate: (Has, Have) anyone confessed to the crime?

Sentence #8: Both of my pets (has won, have won) ribbons.
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Simple Subject: Both of my pets (has won, have won) ribbons.

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Simple Predicate: Both of my pets (has won, have won) ribbons.

Sentence #9: Almost anybody (is, are) a better chess player than I am.
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Simple Subject: Almost anybody (is, are) a better chess player than I am.

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Simple Predicate: Almost anybody (is, are) a better chess player than I am.

Sentence #10: Constantly (whines, whine) some of the puppies.
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Simple Subject: Constantly (whines, whine) some of the puppies.

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Simple Predicate: Constantly (whines, whine) some of the puppies.

Sentence #11: Everybody in the two towns (knows, know) about the rivalry.
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Simple Subject: Everybody in the two towns (knows, know) about the rivalry.

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Simple Predicate: Everybody in the two towns (knows, know) about the rivalry.

Sentence #12: (Is, Are) somebody in the bleachers screaming constantly?
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Simple Subject: (Is, Are) somebody in the bleachers screaming constantly?

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Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) somebody in the bleachers screaming constantly?

Sentence #13: Neither of the boys (has, have) the key to the house.
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Simple Subject: Neither of the boys (has, have) the key to the house.

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Simple Predicate: Neither of the boys (has, have) the key to the house.

Sentence #14: Most of the band (practices, practice) regularly.
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Simple Subject: Most of the band (practices, practice) regularly.

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Simple Predicate: Most of the band (practices, practice) regularly.

Sentence #15: Everybody in the auditorium (waits, wait) patiently for the opening curtain.
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Simple Subject: Everybody in the auditorium (waits, wait) patiently for the opening curtain.

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Simple Predicate: Everybody in the auditorium (waits, wait) patiently for the opening curtain.

Sentence #16: Several of my friends (operates, operate) a computer with ease.
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Simple Subject: Several of my friends (operates, operate) a computer with ease.

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Simple Predicate: Several of my friends (operates, operate) a computer with ease.

Sentence #17: During a test, nobody (leaves, leave) the room.
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Simple Subject: During a test, nobody (leaves, leave) the room.

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Simple Predicate: During a test, nobody (leaves, leave) the room.

Sentence #18: All of the blackberries (is picked, are picked) .
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Simple Subject: All of the blackberries (is picked, are picked) .

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Simple Predicate: All of the blackberries (is picked, are picked) .

Sentence #19: Nobody (regrets, regret) choosing him as captain.
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Simple Subject: Nobody (regrets, regret) choosing him as captain.

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Simple Predicate: Nobody (regrets, regret) choosing him as captain.

Sentence #20: (Does, do) anyone show signs of fatigue?
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Simple Subject: (Does, do) anyone show signs of fatigue?

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Simple Predicate: (Does, do) anyone show signs of fatigue?

Sentence #21: Someone with very large feet (walks, walk) through the flower bed.
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Simple Subject: Someone with very large feet (walks, walk) through the flower bed.

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Simple Predicate: Someone with very large feet (walks, walk) through the flower bed.

Sentence #22: Because information is lacking, none of the committee (wants, want) to vote on the issue today.
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Simple Subject: Because information is lacking, none of the committee (wants, want) to vote on the issue today.

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Simple Predicate: Because information is lacking, none of the committee (wants, want) to vote on the issue today.

Sentence #23: No matter what Chandra thinks, either of the candidates (is, are) qualified.
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Simple Subject: No matter what Chandra thinks, either of the candidates (is, are) qualified.

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Simple Predicate: No matter what Chandra thinks, either of the candidates (is, are) qualified.

Sentence #24: (Has, Have) everyone for miles around participated in Oktoberfest?
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Simple Subject: (Has, Have) everyone for miles around participated in Oktoberfest?

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Simple Predicate: (Has, Have) everyone for miles around participated in Oktoberfest?

Sentence #25: Something about that person (causes, cause) Tia to be suspicious.
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Simple Subject: Something about that person (causes, cause) Tia to be suspicious.

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Simple Predicate: Something about that person (causes, cause) Tia to be suspicious.