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#GRAMMAR 6.8 REDO

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PART 1 of 2

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.
Sentence #1: Many of the ruins found (is, are) from the Stone Age.
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Simple Subject: Many of the ruins found (is, are) from the Stone Age.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the ruins found (is, are) from the Stone Age.

Sentence #2: Several of the ruins (is, are) in Ireland.
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Simple Subject: Several of the ruins (is, are) in Ireland.

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Simple Predicate: Several of the ruins (is, are) in Ireland.

Sentence #3: Many of the archaeologists (travels, travel) afar to study ruins.
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Simple Subject: Many of the archaeologists (travels, travel) afar to study ruins.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the archaeologists (travels, travel) afar to study ruins.

Sentence #4: Almost everyone (agrees, agree) that archaeology is fascinating.
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Simple Subject: Almost everyone (agrees, agree) that archaeology is fascinating.

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Simple Predicate: Almost everyone (agrees, agree) that archaeology is fascinating.

Sentence #5: Some of these ancient people (was, were) farmers.
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Simple Subject: Some of these ancient people (was, were) farmers.

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Simple Predicate: Some of these ancient people (was, were) farmers.

Sentence #6: One of the important questions (is, are) whether agriculture was imported from the Old World to the New World.
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Simple Subject: One of the important questions (is, are) whether agriculture was imported from the Old World to the New World.

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Simple Predicate: One of the important questions (is, are) whether agriculture was imported from the Old World to the New World.

Sentence #7: Some of the evidence (suggests, suggest) that American cotton came from Africa.
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Simple Subject: Some of the evidence (suggests, suggest) that American cotton came from Africa.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the evidence (suggests, suggest) that American cotton came from Africa.

Sentence #8: One of the archaeologists (believes, believe) that this happened without human intervention.
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Simple Subject: One of the archaeologists (believes, believe) that this happened without human intervention.

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Simple Predicate: One of the archaeologists (believes, believe) that this happened without human intervention.

Sentence #9: Some of the ancient graves (contains, contain) mummified remains.
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Simple Subject: Some of the ancient graves (contains, contain) mummified remains.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the ancient graves (contains, contain) mummified remains.

Sentence #10: Many of the graves (reveals, reveal) wonderful art treasures.
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Simple Subject: Many of the graves (reveals, reveal) wonderful art treasures.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the graves (reveals, reveal) wonderful art treasures.

Sentence #11: Some of the treasures (consists, consist) of jewelry.
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Simple Subject: Some of the treasures (consists, consist) of jewelry.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the treasures (consists, consist) of jewelry.

Sentence #12: Many of the early tools discovered (was, were) very efficient.
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Simple Subject: Many of the early tools discovered (was, were) very efficient.

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Simple Predicate: Many of the early tools discovered (was, were) very efficient.

Sentence #13: Some of the early stone axes (is, are) still very sharp.
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Simple Subject: Some of the early stone axes (is, are) still very sharp.

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Simple Predicate: Some of the early stone axes (is, are) still very sharp.

Sentence #14: Almost nothing (is, are) known about ancient stone tombs.
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Simple Subject: Almost nothing (is, are) known about ancient stone tombs.

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Simple Predicate: Almost nothing (is, are) known about ancient stone tombs.

Sentence #15: One of the most intriguing puzzles (is, are) their construction.
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Simple Subject: One of the most intriguing puzzles (is, are) their construction.

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Simple Predicate: One of the most intriguing puzzles (is, are) their construction.

Sentence #16: Some of these tombs (was erected, were erected) in Scotland.
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Simple Subject: Some of these tombs (was erected, were erected) in Scotland.

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Simple Predicate: Some of these tombs (was erected, were erected) in Scotland.

Sentence #17: Nobody (knows, know) how these huge tombs were built.
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Simple Subject: Nobody (knows, know) how these huge tombs were built.

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Simple Predicate: Nobody (knows, know) how these huge tombs were built.

Sentence #18: Many of these archaeological mysteries (entices, entice) students.
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Simple Subject: Many of these archaeological mysteries (entices, entice) students.

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Simple Predicate: Many of these archaeological mysteries (entices, entice) students.

PART 2 of 2

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.
Sentence #1: Few of my friends (has been, have been) to Europe.
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Simple Subject: Few of my friends (has been, have been) to Europe.

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Simple Predicate: Few of my friends (has been, have been) to Europe.

Sentence #2: Not everyone (knows, know) that Elvis is dead.
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Simple Subject: Not everyone (knows, know) that Elvis is dead.

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Simple Predicate: Not everyone (knows, know) that Elvis is dead.

Sentence #3: (Is, Are) there anything good on television tonight?
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Simple Subject: (Is, Are) there anything good on television tonight?

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Simple Predicate: (Is, Are) there anything good on television tonight?

Sentence #4: Nobody (has won, have won) the contest yet.
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Simple Subject: Nobody (has won, have won) the contest yet.

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Simple Predicate: Nobody (has won, have won) the contest yet.

Sentence #5: Neither of the twins (is, are) at home.
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Simple Subject: Neither of the twins (is, are) at home.

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Simple Predicate: Neither of the twins (is, are) at home.

Sentence #6: All of the coats (is, are) on sale.
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Simple Subject: All of the coats (is, are) on sale.

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Simple Predicate: All of the coats (is, are) on sale.

Sentence #7: A few of the members (has called, have called) in sick.
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Simple Subject: A few of the members (has called, have called) in sick.

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Simple Predicate: A few of the members (has called, have called) in sick.