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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (18 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. (18 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Many of the ruins found (is, are) from the Stone Age.
Simple Predicate: Many of the ruins found (is, are) from the Stone Age.
Simple Subject: Several of the ruins (is, are) in Ireland.
Simple Predicate: Several of the ruins (is, are) in Ireland.
Simple Subject: Many of the archaeologists (travels, travel) afar to study ruins.
Simple Predicate: Many of the archaeologists (travels, travel) afar to study ruins.
Simple Subject: Almost everyone (agrees, agree) that archaeology is fascinating.
Simple Predicate: Almost everyone (agrees, agree) that archaeology is fascinating.
Simple Subject: Some of these ancient people (was, were) farmers.
Simple Predicate: Some of these ancient people (was, were) farmers.
Simple Subject: One of the important questions (is, are) whether agriculture was imported from the Old World to the New World.
Simple Predicate: One of the important questions (is, are) whether agriculture was imported from the Old World to the New World.
Simple Subject: Some of the evidence (suggests, suggest) that American cotton came from Africa.
Simple Predicate: Some of the evidence (suggests, suggest) that American cotton came from Africa.
Simple Subject: One of the archaeologists (believes, believe) that this happened without human intervention.
Simple Predicate: One of the archaeologists (believes, believe) that this happened without human intervention.
Simple Subject: Some of the ancient graves (contains, contain) mummified remains.
Simple Predicate: Some of the ancient graves (contains, contain) mummified remains.
Simple Subject: Many of the graves (reveals, reveal) wonderful art treasures.
Simple Predicate: Many of the graves (reveals, reveal) wonderful art treasures.
Simple Subject: Some of the treasures (consists, consist) of jewelry.
Simple Predicate: Some of the treasures (consists, consist) of jewelry.
Simple Subject: Many of the early tools discovered (was, were) very efficient.
Simple Predicate: Many of the early tools discovered (was, were) very efficient.
Simple Subject: Some of the early stone axes (is, are) still very sharp.
Simple Predicate: Some of the early stone axes (is, are) still very sharp.
Simple Subject: Almost nothing (is, are) known about ancient stone tombs.
Simple Predicate: Almost nothing (is, are) known about ancient stone tombs.
Simple Subject: One of the most intriguing puzzles (is, are) their construction.
Simple Predicate: One of the most intriguing puzzles (is, are) their construction.
Simple Subject: Some of these tombs (was erected, were erected) in Scotland.
Simple Predicate: Some of these tombs (was erected, were erected) in Scotland.
Simple Subject: Nobody (knows, know) how these huge tombs were built.
Simple Predicate: Nobody (knows, know) how these huge tombs were built.
Simple Subject: Many of these archaeological mysteries (entices, entice) students.
Simple Predicate: Many of these archaeological mysteries (entices, entice) students.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (7 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. (7 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Simple Subject: Few of my friends (has been, have been) to Europe.
Simple Predicate: Few of my friends (has been, have been) to Europe.
Simple Subject: Not everyone (knows, know) that Elvis is dead.
Simple Predicate: Not everyone (knows, know) that Elvis is dead.
Simple Subject: (Is, Are) there anything good on television tonight?
Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) there anything good on television tonight?
Simple Subject: Nobody (has won, have won) the contest yet.
Simple Predicate: Nobody (has won, have won) the contest yet.
Simple Subject: Neither of the twins (is, are) at home.
Simple Predicate: Neither of the twins (is, are) at home.
Simple Subject: All of the coats (is, are) on sale.
Simple Predicate: All of the coats (is, are) on sale.
Simple Subject: A few of the members (has called, have called) in sick.
Simple Predicate: A few of the members (has called, have called) in sick.