Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Subject - Verb Agreement 3

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

You're right!

8.  Not one of the performers ____________ at the party after the concert.
WERE
WAS

You're right!

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: 10 Correct -- 0 Wrong -- 0 Skipped

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