BEL120
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Subject-Verb Agreement . Exercise
1.
There ____________ several reasons why you should reconsider your decision.
ARE
IS
You're right!
2.
Howard and Vincent, who ____________ a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business.
RUNS
RUN
You're right!
3.
Both of the statues on the shelf ____________ broken.
ARE
IS
You're right!
4.
The fishing boat that has been tied up at the pier for three days ____________ finally on its way this morning.
Remember that a subject and its verb are not always together
.
WAS
WERE
You're right!
5.
The chairman, along with his two assistants, ____________ to attend the annual convention.
PLAN
PLANS
You're right!
6.
The issues of inflation and tax reform ____________ to be on everyone's mind.
CONTINUE
CONTINUES
You're right!
7.
Juan or Julian ____________ the conference room each week.
PREPARE
PREPARES
The correct response is "PREPARES".
8.
Not one of the performers ____________ at the party after the concert.
WERE
WAS
The correct response is "WAS".
9.
The results of the election ____________ not available for two days.
WERE
WAS
You're right!
10.
When there ____________ thunderstorms approaching, we are always reminded of the threat of tornadoes.
IS
ARE
You're right!
Results: 8 Correct -- 2 Wrong -- 0 Skipped
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