Subject –Verb Agreement

November 23,2017

SHEILAVER C. MANGUNE
Master Teacher II
Potol-Sta. Isabel Elementary School
PRIMING

 What are the eight parts of speech?

 Among the eight parts of speech, what
are the words that we used as a subject of
the sentence?
 Which parts of speech indicate number?
 In grammar, define the term number?
Determine the number of Nouns, Pronouns,
and Verbs as singular, plural, or both.
 Volcano  Children
 Speaks  Was skating
 Am  Tried
 You  Vitamins
 Bakes  Is
 They  Will be
 Behave  Woman
 Are  Seeks
 Will be  Writes
 Have  Could
Determine the number of Nouns, Pronouns,
and Verbs as singular, plural, or both.
 Volcano-singular  Children- plural
 Speaks-Singular  Was skating-singular
 Am- singular  Tried- both
 You-both  Vitamins-plural
 Bakes-singular  Is-singular
 They-plural  Will be-both
 Behave-plural  Woman-singular
 Are-plural  Seeks-singular
 Will be-both  Writes-singular
 Have- plural  Could-both
SUBJECT – VERB
AGREEMENT
Simple rules about subject and
verb agreement:
1. A singular subject must have a singular
verb.
A plural subject must have a plural verb.
Picnics(is , are) being planned for
Independence Day.
The surfer always (has , have) a good
time at the beach.
She (was , were) here earlier today.
Answers

1. A singular subject must have a singular

verb.
A plural subject must have a plural verb.
Picnics(is , are) being planned for
Independence Day.
The surfer always (has , have) a good
time at the beach.
She (was , were) here earlier today.
PRACTICE:
A tall tree (stands , stand) in our front
yard.
 The ships (was , were) passing the
island.
 Our blackboards (was , were) all
scratched.
 Candles (is , are) quite expensive.
 He (jogs , jog) two miles every day.
Answers
A tall tree (stands , stand) in our front
yard.
 The ships (was , were) passing the
island.
 Our blackboards (was , were) all
scratched.
 Candles (is , are) quite expensive.
 He (jogs , jog) two miles every day.
2. A phrase or clause that interrupts a
subject and its verb does not affect subject-
verb agreement.

 Thecaptain of the guards (stands , stand)

at attention.
 Theracing yachts that arrived late (was ,
were) delayed by an unexpected squall.
answers

 Thecaptain of the guards (stands , stand)

at attention.
 Theracing yachts that arrived late (was ,
were) delayed by an unexpected squall.
PRACTICE:
 The girls on the team (has , have) arrived.
 Thebear that was thought to be roaming
through the fields (was , were) spotted in
the woods.
 Therepresentative for the townspeople (is
, are) unable to appear at tonight’s
meeting.
 Theinsects on the rubber plant (was ,
were) sprayed.
answers
 The girls on the team (has , have) arrived.
 Thebear that was thought to be roaming
through the fields (was , were) spotted in
the woods.
 Therepresentative for the townspeople (is
, are) unable to appear at tonight’s
meeting.
 Theinsects on the rubber plant (was ,
were) sprayed.
EXERCISE 1:
1. Overhead fans (was , were) circulating the
warm air.
2. My turtle (lives , live) exclusively on flies.
3. An artesian well (provides , provide) all the
water we need.
4. The stainless steel pans (lasts , last) for a
lifetime.
5. A wood stove (is , are) their only source of
heat.
answers:
1. Overhead fans (was , were) circulating the
warm air.
2. My turtle (lives , live) exclusively on flies.
3. An artesian well (provides , provide) all the
water we need.
4. The stainless steel pans (lasts , last) for a
lifetime.
5. A wood stove (is , are) their only source of
heat.
6. Thick wool (is , are) sheared from
the sheep.
7. We (jogs , jog) daily along the
paths in the park.
8. The roses (was , were) a soft yellow.
9. They (tries , try) to excel in sports.
10. This white mouse (is , are) a pet.
Answers:
6. Thick wool (is , are) sheared from the
sheep.
7. We (jogs , jog) daily along the paths in
the park.
8. The roses (was , were) a soft yellow.
9. They (tries , try) to excel in sports.
10. This white mouse (is , are) a pet.
EXERCISE 2: SEPARATED SUBJECTS
1. Peter, along with his brothers, (goes , go) skating
often.
2. The pages of the letter, yellowed with age, (was ,
were) filled with beautiful handwriting.
3. A falconer, a person who works with hawks, (is ,
are) now an uncommon sight.
4. This painting, just like that one, (costs , cost) far
less.
5. Rocks formed from molten magma (is , are)
igneous.
Answer: SEPARATED SUBJECTS
1. Peter, along with his brothers, (goes , go) skating
often.
2. The pages of the letter, yellowed with age, (was ,
were) filled with beautiful handwriting.
3. A falconer, a person who works with hawks, (is ,
are) now an uncommon sight.
4. This painting, just like that one, (costs , cost) far
less.
5. Rocks formed from molten magma (is , are)
igneous.
6. My sister, accompanied by my mother,
(has , have) bought her first pair of designer
jeans.
7. Tomorrow the first customer, whoever that
may be, (is , are) going to receive a gift
certificate.
8. The lamp, which was broken, now (works ,
work) properly.
9. The leader of the troops (oversees ,
oversee) maneuvers.
10. A child who is ignored (expects , expect)
little of others.
Answers:
6. My sister, accompanied by my mother, (has ,
have) bought her first pair of designer jeans.
7. Tomorrow the first customer, whoever that
may be, (is , are) going to receive a gift
certificate.
8. The lamp, which was broken, now (works ,
work) properly.
9. The leader of the troops (oversees , oversee)
maneuvers.
10. A child who is ignored (expects , expect) little
of others.
11. Another version, to be revealed in the
next issue, (has , have) already been
written.
12. Jim, together with his sisters, (is , are) at
the movies.
13. Your composition, as well as mine, (is ,
are) about nature.
14. The band members, including the
drummer, (has , have) left.
15. These country roads, covered by a thin
layer of ice, (deceives, deceive) many
motorists.
Answers:
11. Another version, to be revealed in the next
issue, (has , have) already been written.
12. Jim, together with his sisters, (is , are) at the
movies.
13. Your composition, as well as mine, (is , are)
about nature.
14. The band members, including the drummer,
(has , have) left.
15. These country roads, covered by a thin
layer of ice, (deceives, deceive) many
motorists.
COMPOUND SUBJECTS
3. Two or more singular subjects joined by
OR or NOR must have a singular verb.
Ex: Beth or Sam (is going , are going) to
win.
4. Two or more plural subjects joined by OR
or NOR must have a plural verb.
Ex: Neither the potatoes nor the peas
(is , are) done.
5. If one or more singular subjects are joined
to one or more plural subjects by OR or
NOR, the subject closest to the verb
determines agreement.
Ex: Tom or the children (buys , buy) fresh
rolls at the store.
Beth, Sam, or the twins (is , are) going
to win.
6. A compound subject joined by AND is
generally plural and must have a plural
verb.
* Penny and Rose are going to win.
* The boys and girls are going to have a
rematch.
* The twins and Sam are going to have a
rematch.
 2 Exceptions:
A. If the parts of the compound subjects are
thought of as one item.
* Bacon and eggs is my favorite
breakfast.
B. If the word every or the word each
precedes a compound subject.
* Every boy and girl in the class does
volunteer work.
PRACTICE:
 The door and the window (is , are) stuck.
 Neither Mother nor Father (has , have)
phoned.
 The dog or the cats (is , are) always
howling.
 Apples and bananas (has , have) been
my favorite fruits for years.
 Bread and butter (was , were)all they
offered us.
Answers:
 The door and the window (is , are) stuck.
 Neither Mother nor Father (has , have)
phoned.
 The dog or the cats (is , are) always
howling.
 Apples and bananas (has , have) been
my favorite fruits for years.
 Bread and butter (was , were)all they
offered us.
EXERCISE 3: COMPOUND SUBJECTS
1. A tent and a sleeping bag (is , are) the
equipment you need.
2. Each boy and girl (wears , wear) a dark blue
uniform.
3. Neither Dan nor Kay (is , are) going to the
concert.
4. A squirrel and several mice (resides , reside) in
the attic.
5. Pins and a tack (was , were) holding the
pieces.
6. A few children or one adult (raises , raise)
the flag.
7. Eddie or Maria (gives , give) tours of the
old mansion.
8. Their sons or daughters often (helps , help)
with the meals.
9. Spaghetti and meatballs (is , are) a Friday
night special.
10. The niece or the nephew (is , are)
taking care of her.
Answer
6. A few children or one adult (raises , raise) the
flag.
7. Eddie or Maria (gives , give) tours of the old
mansion.
8. Their sons or daughters often (helps , help)
with the meals.
9. Spaghetti and meatballs (is , are) a Friday
night special.
10. The niece or the nephew (is , are) taking
care of her.
11. Either the students or their representative
(attends , attend) each meeting.
12. Two cars or a van (is , are) needed for
the outing.
13. Either Kim or Barry (is , are) organizing the
ceremony.
14. The twins or Alex (prepare , prepares) the
evening meal.
15. Each man and woman (was , were)
waving a flag.
Answer
11. Either the students or their representative
(attends , attend) each meeting.
12. Two cars or a van (is , are) needed for
the outing.
13. Either Kim or Barry (is , are) organizing the
ceremony.
14. The twins or Alex (prepare , prepares) the
evening meal.
15. Each man and woman (was , were)
waving a flag.
16. Neither Rick nor Amy (knows , know) the
route to the cabin.
17. Pork and beans (was , were) the child’s
favorite meal.
18. Neither the hotel nor the two motels (was ,
were) quiet.
19. Every junior and senior (was , were) invited
to the party.
20. Neither the flight attendants nor the pilot
(knows , know) how to calm the frightened
passengers.
16. Neither Rick nor Amy (knows , know) the
route to the cabin.
17. Pork and beans (was , were) the child’s
favorite meal.
18. Neither the hotel nor the two motels (was ,
were) quiet.
19. Every junior and senior (was , were) invited
to the party.
20. Neither the flight attendants nor the pilot
(knows , know) how to calm the frightened
passengers.
CONFUSING SUBJECTS
7. A subject that comes after its verb must
still agree with it in number.
* On the top of the hill (is , are) two
tractors.
* There (is , are) only one orange in the
basket.
(there and here at the beginning of a
sentence often signal an inverted sentence)
 COLLECTIVE NOUNS
8

A collective noun takes a A collective noun takes a

singular verb when the plural verb when the group
group it names acts as a it names act as individuals
single unit. with different points of
view.
 Thecommittee (is taking , are taking) their
seats.
 The
class (is going , are going) on a field trip
today.
 Thejury (has reached , have reached) a
verdict.
 Thecast of the play (is rehearsing , are
rehearsing) their lines.
 Thecommittee (is taking , are taking) their
seats.
 The
class (is going , are going) on a field trip
today.
 Thejury (has reached , have reached) a
verdict.
 Thecast of the play (is rehearsing , are
rehearsing) their lines.
9. Nouns that are plural in form but singular in
meaning agree with singular verbs.

 Social studies (has , have) become my

favorite subject.

 Measles (is , are) a dangerous disease for

unborn children.
9. Nouns that are plural in form but singular in
meaning agree with singular verbs.

 Social studies (has , have) become my

favorite subject.

 Measles (is , are) a dangerous disease for

unborn children.
 INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
Another Much
10. Singular indefinite Anybody Neither
pronouns take Anyone Nobody
singular verbs. Anything No one
Each Nothing
Either One
Ex: One of the
Everybody Other
paintings is missing.
Everyone Somebody
Everything Someone
little something
 Plural indefinite Both
pronouns take few
plural verbs. many
others
Ex: Both of the several
players were late.
 11. The pronouns all, any, more, most, none,
and some usually take a singular verb if the
antecedent is singular and a plural verb if it is
plural.

 Antecedents  All
of the seats (was taken ,
= are nouns for were taken).
which pronoun stands  All of the soup (was eaten ,
were eaten).
12. A title is singular and must have a
singular verb.

Ex: Hard Times is a novel by Charles Dickens.

13. A noun expressing an amount or
measurement is usually singular and requires a
singular verb.
Fifty cents is more Four fifths of the crop
than enough. was saved.
(one sum of money) (one part of a total)

Twelve feet was the Half of the nails were

length of the room. useless.
(one measurement)
PRACTICE:
 Near the top of the closet (is , are) an old
electric fan.
 The committee (has , have) been unable to
reach an agreement.
 Economics (was , were) my sister’s major in
college.
 The entire faculty (has , have) voiced their
opinions.
 Some of the puzzle pieces (is , are) lost.
Answers:
 Near the top of the closet (is , are) an old
electric fan.
 The committee (has , have) been unable to
reach an agreement.
 Economics (was , were) my sister’s major in
college.
 The entire faculty (has , have) voiced their
opinions.
 Some of the puzzle pieces (is , are) lost.
EXERCISE 4: CONFUSING SUBJECTS

1. The Wings of the Dove (is , are) an acclaimed

novel.
2. Everybody in the bank (was , were) stunned
by the incident.
3. Behind the house (stands , stand) an old oak
tree.
4. Six feet (is , are) the amount of wire we need.
5. Several of the hostages (was , were)
released.
Answers: CONFUSING SUBJECTS

1. The Wings of the Dove (is , are) an acclaimed

novel.
2. Everybody in the bank (was , were) stunned
by the incident.
3. Behind the house (stands , stand) an old oak
tree.
4. Six feet (is , are) the amount of wire we need.
5. Several of the hostages (was , were)
released.
6. Above our heads (is , are) a skylight.
7. The committee (disagrees, disagree)
on a course of action.
8. The news of his death (was , were) a
surprise to everyone.
9. Mathematics (is , are) not one of my best
subjects.
10. Some of the ice cream (has , have )
melted.
Answers:
6. Above our heads (is , are) a skylight.
7. The committee (disagrees, disagree)
on a course of action.
8. The news of his death (was , were) a
surprise to everyone.
9. Mathematics (is , are) not one of my best
subjects.
10. Some of the ice cream (has , have )
melted.
11. Several of the contestants (was , were)
quite nervous.
12. The pliers (is , are) in the toolbox.
13. Half of my problems (was , were) solved
by his generosity.
14. Star Wars (is , are) a film I have seen
three times.
15. The man’s ethics (is , are) beyond
reproach.
Answers:
11. Several of the contestants (was , were)
quite nervous.
12. The pliers (is , are) in the toolbox.
13. Half of my problems (was , were) solved
by his generosity.
14. Star Wars (is , are) a film I have seen
three times.
15. The man’s ethics (is , are) beyond
reproach.
16. Most of the paint (has , have) dried.
17. Civics (is , are) my favorite subject this
semester.
18. Half of the invitations (was , were)
mailed today.
19. The family (is , are) very happy with the
new house.
20. Macaroni and cheese (is , are) an easy
dish to make.
Answers:
16. Most of the paint (has , have) dried.
17. Civics (is , are) my favorite subject this
semester.
18. Half of the invitations (was , were) mailed
today.
19. The family (is , are) very happy with the
new house.
20. Macaroni and cheese (is , are) an easy
dish to make.
Presenter:

Genevieve P. Lu
English Teacher
BNHS
Activating Schema!
Instruction: Pass on a paper
cabbage while the music is
playing. Once the music stops,
you remove a leaf from it then
answer what is being asked.
ANSWER! > Grammatical

The police are investigating the

crime.
Why: the noun police is always regarded
plural, its singular form is police officer,
policeman or policewoman.
ANSWER! Ungrammatical

The volleyball team has a game

tomorrow.

Why: The word team is a collective noun

which refers to a single unit. Therefore, it
must take singular verb.
ANSWER! > grammatical

Half of the class is from France.

Why: In using the word half with the of-
phrase, the verb is depending on the
noun that follows them, in this case the
verb is singular because the noun class is
singular.
ANSWER! > Ungrammatical
Each of the four factors affects the
pricing of the product.

Why: The subject of the sentence is each,

which is singular, therefore the verb must be
singular. It is not affected with the intervening
phrase “of the four factors”.
ANSWER!
The data is accurate.
The data are accurate.
Both are correct!
Why: Technically “data” is plural (the singular
form is “datum”- but in everyday English,
people treat “data” as singular similar to the
word “information” (singular). Therefore, both
are accepted!
Continuation……….
14. Noun –Subject with Phrases
Prepositional Phrase- consists of a
preposition followed by its object.

Examples: in the car

after the rain
over the bridge
14. A prepositional phrase after a subject does not
affect the subject’s agreement with it’s verb.

Example : The stars in the sky shine brightly at

night.
In this example the main or simple subject is stars
not the sky, sky is just part of the prepositional phrase,
also the stars not the sky is the doer of the action.
EXERCISE: 5
1. The new collection of books (is, are) ready for
cataloging.
2. A chance of showers (exist, exists) mainly in the
morning.
3. Each one of the students (was, were) ready to write a
report.
4. Recent events in my life (has, have) left me
bewildered.
5. An ancient Hall of Records (resides, reside) near this
town.
ANSWERS:
1. The new collection of books (is, are) ready for
cataloging.
2. A chance of showers (exist, exists) mainly in the
morning.
3. Each one of the students (was, were) ready to write a
report.
4. Recent events in my life (has, have) left me
bewildered.
5. An ancient Hall of Records (resides, reside) near this
town.
15. Noun –Subject with Phrases
Participial Phrase- begins with a verb and
describes the noun that comes before it. It always
functions as adjectives adding description to the
sentence. If the participle is present, it ends with –ing
whereas a regular past participle ends with -ed.

Examples: crunching caramel corn

washed with soap and water
15. A participle phrase after a subject does not
affect the subject’s agreement with it’s verb.

Example : The boy playing with the toy cars is

laughing loudly.
In this example, the complete subject has
two nouns boy and cars, but since cars
is in the participial phrase the main subject or
simple subject therefore is boy
EXERCISE: 5
1. The people, shaking the mayor’s hand, (pose, poses)
for a photograph.
2. Our heroes, including Gregoria De Jesus, (is, are)
courageous.
3. The mural painted in 1497 is almost beyond repair.
4.The pen filled with ink (write, writes) for a long time.
5. The boy standing by the bus stop (is, are) Craig.
ANSWERS:
1. The people, shaking the mayor’s hand, (pose, poses)
for a photograph.
2. Our heroes, including Gregoria De Jesus, (is, are)
courageous.
3. The mural painted in 1497(are, is) almost beyond
repair.
4.The pen filled with ink (write, writes) for a long time.
5. The boy standing by the bus stop (is, are) Craig.
16. Relative Pronouns (who, which and that)
within the Dependent Clauses
Relative pronouns agree with the verb in the dependent clause they are in.
Its number must be referred to the number of its closest antecedent.
Example:
Franklin is one of the journalists who often write editorials.

The pronoun “who” is the subject of the dependent clause.

It’s neither singular nor plural, so it can’t help with the verb
choice.
We need to go to the antecedent to answer the
singular/plural question.
The antecedent for “who” is “journalists.” (Structurally,
“who” must refer back to the closest available antecedent.)
EXERCISE:
1. Melissa is the only one of the sisters who
(travel/travels) regularly to New York.
2. Our facility with language is one of the things
that (set/sets) us apart from animals.
3. Emily picked all of the flowers that (was, were)growing
in the back garden.
4. The employee is the only awardee who ( is, are) a
Filipino.
5. The Philippines is one of the countries which (is, are)
developing at present.
EXERCISE:
1. Melissa is the only one of the sisters who
(travel/travels) regularly to New York.
2. Our facility with language is one of the things
that (set/sets) us apart from animals.
3. Emily picked all of the flowers that (was, were)growing
in the back garden.
4. The employee is the only awardee who ( is, are) a
Filipino.
5. The Philippines is one of the countries which (is, are)
developing at present.
17. Adjectives used as nouns.

When adjectives are used as nouns, the plural

form of the verb is used.

Examples: : The weak do not last.

The generous always prosper.
The poor were given employment
by the government.
EXERCISE: 6
1. The unemployed (is, are) losing hope.
2. The rich (help, helps)the poor.
3. The intelligent (share, shares) knowledge.
4. The famous (has, have) a lot of fans.
5. The injured (was, were) taken to a nearby
hospital.
ANSWERS: 6
1. The unemployed (is, are) losing hope.
2. The rich (help, helps)the poor.
3. The intelligent (share, shares) knowledge.
4. The famous (has, have) a lot of fans.
5. The injured (was, were) taken to a nearby
hospital.
18. . Nouns in Pairs
A. When nouns that come in pairs are used as
subjects, they take the plural form of the verb
Examples: : : Where are my slippers ?
Her glasses were lost.

B. However, when the expression “a pair of”

comes before them, they become singular.
Examples: : Where is my pair of slippers?
A pair of scissors is all that I need.
EXERCISE: 6
1. A brand new sneakers (was, were)
delivered to her.
2. My trousers (need, needs) washing.
3. A pair of socks (has, have) different
designs.
4. Her jeans (is, are) too tight.
5. A pair of binoculars (was, were) broken.
ANSWERS: 6
1. A brand new sneakers (was, were)
delivered to her.
2. My trousers (need, needs) washing.
3. A pair of socks (has, have) different
designs.
4. Her jeans (is, are) too tight.
5. A pair of binoculars (was, were) broken.
19. Distance, Measurement, Money, Rate and Time
A. Distance, measurement, money, rate and time are
singular and are used with the singular form of the verb.
Examples: Ten kilos of meat was cooked.
Three gallons of ice cream is enough for the party.

B. However, if the mentioned expressions are preceded

by the article The, they become plural.
Examples: The ten kilos of meat we cooked were just
sufficient
The three gallons of ice cream have not
been enough.
EXERCISE:
1. Seventy five percent of the population
(suffer, suffers) from poverty.
2. The 50 tons of rubbish ( was, were)brought
to the sanitary landfill.
3. Ten kilometers (is, are) too far to walk.
4. Six weeks (is, are) not long enough.
5. One third of the students (has,
have) graduate degrees.
ANSWERS:
1. Seventy five percent of the population
(suffer, suffers) from poverty.
2. The 50 tons of rubbish ( was, were)brought
to the sanitary landfill.
3. Ten kilometers (is, are) too far to walk.
4. Six weeks (is, are) not long enough.
5. One third of the students (has,
have) graduate degrees.
 WORKSHOP
USING ALL THE RULES
OF
SUBJECT-VERB
AGREEMENT
Collaborative Activity!
Each group will be given a 5-item
test. After answering it on a
manila paper, present it to the
class with justification why you
have come up with such answers.
1. Most kitchen countertops (is , are) laminated
plastic.
2. Her powerful grip (results , result) from much
exercising.
3. Dairy products, such as cream or butter,
(causes , cause) food to spoil quickly in warm
weather.
4. Senior citizens from all over the country (has ,
have) come here to protest the rising cost of living.
5. Every table and chair in this house (was , were)
built by my great-grandfather.
Answers:
1. Most kitchen countertops (is , are) laminated
plastic.
2. Her powerful grip (results , result) from much
exercising.
3. Dairy products, such as cream or butter,
(causes , cause) food to spoil quickly in warm
weather.
4. Senior citizens from all over the country (has ,
have) come here to protest the rising cost of living.
5. Every table and chair in this house (was , were)
built by my great-grandfather.
6. Either the elevator or the escalators (takes
, take) you there.
7. Either the twins or Sam (is going , are
going) to win.
8. The clergy (is , are) divided over minor
issues in doctrine.
9. At this moment few (remains , remain) in
the room.
10. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (is , are) a
psychological thriller.
Answers:
6. Either the elevator or the escalators (takes ,
take) you there.
7. Either the twins or Sam (is going , are going)
to win.
8. The clergy (is , are) divided over minor issues
in doctrine.
9. At this moment few (remains , remain) in the
room.
10. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (is , are) a
psychological thriller.
11. Every boy and girl in the class (does ,
do) volunteer work.
12. The committee (has , have) been
unable to reach an agreement.
13. Economics (was , were) my sister’s
major in college.
14. Green Mansions (is , are) her favorite
novel.
15. He (jogs , jog) two miles every day.
Answers:
11. Every boy and girl in the class (does ,
do) volunteer work.
12. The committee (has , have) been
unable to reach an agreement.
13. Economics (was , were) my sister’s
major in college.
14. Green Mansions (is , are) her favorite
novel.
15. He (jogs , jog) two miles every day.
16. The door and the window (is , are)
stuck.
17. Either the children or I (walks , walk) into
town for the mail.
18. Every cup and saucer (was , were)
broken in the move.
19. His messiness and my chattering
(annoys , annoy) Mother.
20. Four tablespoons of salt (has made ,
have made) the soup inedible.
Answers:
16. The door and the window (is , are) stuck.
17. Either the children or I (walks , walk) into
town for the mail.
18. Every cup and saucer (was , were) broken
in the move.
19. His messiness and my chattering (annoys ,
annoy) Mother.
20. Four tablespoons of salt (has made , have
made) the soup inedible.
21. The clown with the sad eyes (looks ,
look) pathetic.
22. Pins and tack (was holding , were
holding) the pieces.
23. Beyond those buildings (is , are) a
skating rink.
24. The family (is , are) unable to decide on
a vacation spot.
25. Each of the answers (is , are) correct.
Answers:
21. The clown with the sad eyes (looks ,
look) pathetic.
22. Pins and tack (was holding , were
holding) the pieces.
23. Beyond those buildings (is , are) a
skating rink.
24. The family (is , are) unable to decide on
a vacation spot.
25. Each of the answers (is , are) correct.