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Subject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb Agreement
Do I need an
s at the end
of the verb?
Do I need an
s at the end
of the verb?
Or should I
leave the s
off?
Or should I
leave the s
off?
This presentation
covers maintaining
agreement
between subjects
and verbs.
This presentation
covers maintaining
agreement
between subjects
and verbs.
A subject-verb agreementA subject-verb agreement
item on an objective testitem on an objective test
might look like thismight look like this .... ..
Sample ItemSample ItemSample ItemSample Item
The foods that provide good nutrition isThe foods that provide good nutrition is
often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,
on the other hand, satisfy the tongue buton the other hand, satisfy the tongue but
clog the arteries.clog the arteries.
A.A.providesprovides
B.B.areare
C.C.satisfiessatisfies
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The foods thatThe foods that provideprovide good nutritiongood nutrition isis
AA BB
often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,
on the other hand,on the other hand, satisfysatisfy the tongue butthe tongue but
CC
clog the arteries.clog the arteries.
A.A.providesprovides
B.B.areare
C.C.satisfiessatisfies
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The foods thatThe foods that provideprovide good nutritiongood nutrition areare
AA BB
often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,
on the other hand,on the other hand, satisfysatisfy the tongue butthe tongue but
CC
clog the arteries.clog the arteries.
A.A.providesprovides
B.B.areare
C.C.satisfiessatisfies
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Does
disagreement
happen at
provide, is, or
satisfy?
Does
disagreement
happen at
provide, is, or
satisfy?
Is needs to be
the plural are,
which option B
fixes.
Is needs to be
the plural are,
which option B
fixes.
Agreement in a NutshellAgreement in a NutshellAgreement in a NutshellAgreement in a Nutshell
TheThe elephantelephant
trumpettrumpetss for a peanut.for a peanut.
TheThe elephantselephants
trumpettrumpet for peanuts.for peanuts.
elephantelephant = singular subject= singular subject
trumpetstrumpets = singular verb= singular verb
elephantselephants = plural subject= plural subject
trumpettrumpet = plural verb= plural verb
In the present
tense, singular
verbs end in the suffix
s; plural verbs do
not.
In the present
tense, singular
verbs end in the suffix
s; plural verbs do
not.
Rule #1Rule #1
Singular subject needsSingular subject needs
singular verbsingular verb
Plural subject needs pluralPlural subject needs plural
verbverb
The tall mango trees standThe tall mango trees stand
in our front yard.in our front yard.
The students walk to school.The students walk to school.
The teachers arrive early.The teachers arrive early.
The campers sleep on theThe campers sleep on the
ground.ground.
Ben jogs two miles every day.Ben jogs two miles every day.
Anna always tells the truth.Anna always tells the truth.
Janine studies her lessonJanine studies her lesson
every night.every night.
The manager holds a meeting.The manager holds a meeting.
A tall tree stands in our frontA tall tree stands in our front
yard.yard.
Rule # 2Rule # 2
The expression the numberThe expression the number
takes singular verb whiletakes singular verb while
the expression A numberthe expression A number
takes plural verb.takes plural verb.
The number of employeesThe number of employees
to be hired is fifty.to be hired is fifty.
A number of suggestionsA number of suggestions
are given.are given.
The number of peopleThe number of people
present was large.present was large.
A number of weeds need toA number of weeds need to
““The number of”The number of”““The number of”The number of”
TheThe
numbernumber ofof
enrolleesenrollees
increasesincreases
yearly.yearly.
TheThe
number ofnumber of
plants inplants in
the plot isthe plot is
oneone
hundred.hundred.
The number refers to theThe number refers to the
exact number that makesexact number that makes
up a collection or group.up a collection or group.
How many plants are thereHow many plants are there
in the plot?in the plot?
There are one hundredThere are one hundred
plants.plants.
The number of participantsThe number of participants
(is, are) limited.(is, are) limited.
A large number of peopleA large number of people
(gathers, gather) at the(gathers, gather) at the
Luneta Park.Luneta Park.
A number of students(was,A number of students(was,
were) late for class.were) late for class.
 A number of teachersA number of teachers
(registers, register) for the(registers, register) for the
training.training.
 The number of rottenThe number of rotten
tomatoes (is, are) seventy-tomatoes (is, are) seventy-
five.five.
 A number of tourists (visits,A number of tourists (visits,
visit the Apo Reef.visit the Apo Reef.
Rule # 3Rule # 3
There is/Here is is followedThere is/Here is is followed
by singular noun.by singular noun.
There are/Here areThere are/Here are
is followed by plural noun.is followed by plural noun.
There areThere are
greengreen
apples onapples on
the cooler.the cooler.
There is aThere is a
red, freshred, fresh
apple onapple on
the table.the table.
Construct sentencesConstruct sentences
beginning with therebeginning with there
or here based on theor here based on the
following pictures.following pictures.
There (is, are) sevenThere (is, are) seven
elephants in the circuselephants in the circus
parade.parade.
There (is, are) a beautifulThere (is, are) a beautiful
rainbow in the sky.rainbow in the sky.
Here (is, are) the classroomHere (is, are) the classroom
key.key.
There (is, are) no sugar in myThere (is, are) no sugar in my
coffee.coffee.
There (was, were) manyThere (was, were) many
students in the park.students in the park.
Here (come, comes) ourHere (come, comes) our
teacher in English.teacher in English.
Here (come, comes) theHere (come, comes) the
campaign manager.campaign manager.
There (is, was) a missingThere (is, was) a missing
letter.letter.
Here (is, are) your friends.Here (is, are) your friends.
There (was, were) twoThere (was, were) two
reasons for his choice.reasons for his choice.
Here (is,are ) the volunteer.Here (is,are ) the volunteer.
Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order.
Here is the onions you need for the chili. In theHere is the onions you need for the chili. In the
refrigerator is the jalapeño peppers you mightrefrigerator is the jalapeño peppers you might
want to add.want to add.
Cross through
prepositional
phrases to find
the real subject!
Cross through
prepositional
phrases to find
the real subject!
Here and
there are
never the
subjects.
Here and
there are
never the
subjects.
The squirrel as well as the pigeons keep anThe squirrel as well as the pigeons keep an
eye on Sammy, the sneaky cat.eye on Sammy, the sneaky cat.
Beware of these interruptingBeware of these interrupting
phrases.phrases.
Beware of these interruptingBeware of these interrupting
phrases.phrases.
 As well asAs well as
 Along withAlong with
 Together withTogether with
 IncludingIncluding
 In addition toIn addition to
 EspeciallyEspecially
Bad
kitty!
Bad
kitty!
This sentence might
sound right, but it is
completely wrong!
This sentence might
sound right, but it is
completely wrong!
Rule # 4Rule # 4
Intervening words orIntervening words or
phrases like in addition to,phrases like in addition to,
like, such as, together with,like, such as, together with,
as well as, accompaniedas well as, accompanied
by, do not affect theby, do not affect the
number of the subject.number of the subject.
The professors, as well asThe professors, as well as
the students, have thethe students, have the
same belief.same belief.
Reading, in addition to writingReading, in addition to writing
poems, (interests, interest )poems, (interests, interest )
her.her.
My friends, together with KarlaMy friends, together with Karla
(likes, like) to go home.(likes, like) to go home.
Kristel, accompanied by herKristel, accompanied by her
sisters, (watches, watch) thesisters, (watches, watch) the
volleyball game.volleyball game.
TheseThese indefinite pronounsindefinite pronouns areare
alwaysalways singularsingular [even when they[even when they
seemseem plural].plural].
TheseThese indefinite pronounsindefinite pronouns areare
alwaysalways singularsingular [even when they[even when they
seemseem plural].plural].
 Each, either, neitherEach, either, neither
 Anyone, anybody, anythingAnyone, anybody, anything
 Everyone, everybody, everythingEveryone, everybody, everything
 No one, nobody, nothingNo one, nobody, nothing
 Someone, somebody, somethingSomeone, somebody, something
Everyone on Earth =
more than one person
—billions of people, in
fact.
The word everyone,
however, is still
singular.
Everyone on Earth =
more than one person
—billions of people, in
fact.
The word everyone,
however, is still
singular.
Rule # 5Rule # 5
Singular indefinite pronoun takesSingular indefinite pronoun takes
singular verb.singular verb.
Anybody, anyone, anything, each,Anybody, anyone, anything, each,
either, everybody, everyone,either, everybody, everyone,
everything, much, neither,everything, much, neither,
nobody, no one, nothing, one,nobody, no one, nothing, one,
somebody, someone, somethingsomebody, someone, something
Plural indefinitePlural indefinite
pronouns take pluralpronouns take plural
verbverb
Few, both, several,Few, both, several,
many, othersmany, others
 Few number (atends, attend)Few number (atends, attend)
the orientation.the orientation.
 Several (invests, invest) in thisSeveral (invests, invest) in this
town.town.
 Both of them (likes, like) pizza.Both of them (likes, like) pizza.
 Others (believes, believe) inOthers (believes, believe) in
superstitions.superstitions.
Rule #6Rule #6
The indefinite pronouns all, many,The indefinite pronouns all, many,
any, more, most, none, some mayany, more, most, none, some may
take singular or plural verbtake singular or plural verb
depending on the OF PHRASE.depending on the OF PHRASE.
Some of the reports were written inSome of the reports were written in
red ink.red ink.
Some of the report was written inSome of the report was written in
red ink.red ink.
 Some of the sugar is on theSome of the sugar is on the
floor.floor.
 Sugar is uncountableSugar is uncountable
 Some of the marbles areSome of the marbles are
scattered on the floor.scattered on the floor.
 Marbles is countableMarbles is countable
 Some of the beads (was,Some of the beads (was,
were) missing.were) missing.
 None of the engines (works,None of the engines (works,
work).work).
 None of the apple (was, were)None of the apple (was, were)
eaten.eaten.
Some of the students (arrives, arrive)Some of the students (arrives, arrive)
early.early.
Any of the answers (is, are) correct.Any of the answers (is, are) correct.
Each (expects, expect) to win.Each (expects, expect) to win.
Everybody (helps, help ) in the work.Everybody (helps, help ) in the work.
Several (performs, perform) their dutiesSeveral (performs, perform) their duties
well.well.
All of the pie (was, were) eaten.All of the pie (was, were) eaten.
Most of her answers (is, are) correct.Most of her answers (is, are) correct.
Both (make, makes) meBoth (make, makes) me
happy.happy.
Few (is, are) chosen.Few (is, are) chosen.
Several (submits, submit)Several (submits, submit)
their reports.their reports.
Nobody (answers, answer)Nobody (answers, answer)
the question.the question.
Rule #6Rule #6
The verb in the adjectiveThe verb in the adjective
clause agrees with theclause agrees with the
antecedent of the relativeantecedent of the relative
pronoun.pronoun.
Your mother whoYour mother who
(works,work) in the factory(works,work) in the factory
My friends who ( arrives, arrive)My friends who ( arrives, arrive)
(takes, take) a nap.(takes, take) a nap.
The teacher who (attends,The teacher who (attends,
attend) the meeting (is, are)attend) the meeting (is, are)
asked to report.asked to report.
 The people who (lives, live)The people who (lives, live)
here (is, are) friendly.here (is, are) friendly.
 He is one of the students whoHe is one of the students who
(brings, bring) honor to the(brings, bring) honor to the
school.school.
 Karen is the only one whoKaren is the only one who
(speaks, speak) French in class.(speaks, speak) French in class.
 The food that (contains, contain)The food that (contains, contain)
too much salt (is, are) removedtoo much salt (is, are) removed
from the tray.from the tray.
 Bananas which (contains,Bananas which (contains,
contain) potassium (is, are)contain) potassium (is, are)
sold in the market at a verysold in the market at a very
low price.low price.
Which (contains, contain)Which (contains, contain)
potassium is the adjectivepotassium is the adjective
clause modifying bananasclause modifying bananas
(Plural)(Plural)
 The verb agrees with theThe verb agrees with the
antecedent of the relativeantecedent of the relative
pronoun whichpronoun which
 Since bananas is plural,Since bananas is plural,
choose plural verb, containchoose plural verb, contain
 Work with a partner. Analyze each ofWork with a partner. Analyze each of
the given sentences. Write C if thethe given sentences. Write C if the
verb agrees with its subject. If not,verb agrees with its subject. If not,
write the sentence with the correctwrite the sentence with the correct
form of the verb.form of the verb.
 Ana who speak clearly is chosen asAna who speak clearly is chosen as
Grade 7 representative.Grade 7 representative.
 Answer: Ana who speaks clearly isAnswer: Ana who speaks clearly is
chosen as Grade 7 representative.chosen as Grade 7 representative.
1.1. Here are the basket of fruitsHere are the basket of fruits
from your grandma.from your grandma.
2.2. Ms. Cruz who teachesMs. Cruz who teaches
English are with us.English are with us.
3.3. The students walk hurriedlyThe students walk hurriedly
to school.to school.
4.4. Karen bring her laptop inKaren bring her laptop in
school.school.
 5. Everybody talk in English.5. Everybody talk in English.
 6. The parents, together with6. The parents, together with
their children, join the Brigadatheir children, join the Brigada
Eskwela 2015.Eskwela 2015.
7. Several assists the teachers7. Several assists the teachers
in repairing the chairs.in repairing the chairs.
8. Athena gives her Papa a8. Athena gives her Papa a
good night kiss.good night kiss.
9. It make me smile.9. It make me smile.
10. One of the paintings are10. One of the paintings are
missing.missing.
11. Most of the galleries in the11. Most of the galleries in the
museum were closed.museum were closed.
12. Lee play computer on12. Lee play computer on
weekends.weekends.
13. Here come the tourists.13. Here come the tourists.
14. The manager,14. The manager,
accompanied by theaccompanied by the
technicians, checks thetechnicians, checks the
machine.machine.
15. They pays their order.15. They pays their order.
Assignment:Assignment:
A.Underline the correct form ofA.Underline the correct form of
the verb.the verb.
B. Write C at the end of theB. Write C at the end of the
sentence if the verb agrees withsentence if the verb agrees with
its subject. If not, cross out theits subject. If not, cross out the
incorrect verb and write theincorrect verb and write the
correct form above. (Photocopycorrect form above. (Photocopy
will be distributed by thewill be distributed by the
president of your class.)president of your class.)
Two [or more] singular nounsTwo [or more] singular nouns
joined byjoined by andand make amake a pluralplural
subject.subject.
Two [or more] singular nounsTwo [or more] singular nouns
joined byjoined by andand make amake a pluralplural
subject.subject.
The chickenThe chicken wingwing and porkand pork ribrib sitsit
untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate.
Because there’s no s
at the end of sit, you
know it’s a plural
verb.
Because there’s no s
at the end of sit, you
know it’s a plural
verb.
EveryEvery chicken wingchicken wing andand pork rib sitpork rib sitss
untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate.
WhenWhen eacheach oror everyevery precedes twoprecedes two
[or more] singular nouns joined by[or more] singular nouns joined by
andand, you have a, you have a singularsingular subject.subject.
WhenWhen eacheach oror everyevery precedes twoprecedes two
[or more] singular nouns joined by[or more] singular nouns joined by
andand, you have a, you have a singularsingular subject.subject.
Because there is
an s at the end of
sit, you know it’s a
singular verb.
Because there is
an s at the end of
sit, you know it’s a
singular verb.
In this situation, no matterIn this situation, no matter how manyhow many
singular nouns you join withsingular nouns you join with andand, the, the
subject issubject is stillstill singular.singular.
In this situation, no matterIn this situation, no matter how manyhow many
singular nouns you join withsingular nouns you join with andand, the, the
subject issubject is stillstill singular.singular.
EveryEvery chicken wing, pork rib, slice of pepperoni pizza,chicken wing, pork rib, slice of pepperoni pizza,
hotdog, hamburger, steak,hotdog, hamburger, steak, andand fried shrimpfried shrimp sitssits
untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate.
XX
XX
XX XXXX
XX
I’m a
vegetarian!
I’m a
vegetarian!
Use caution with these threeUse caution with these three
conjunctions:conjunctions: either … oreither … or,, neither …neither …
nornor, and, and not only … but alsonot only … but also..
Use caution with these threeUse caution with these three
conjunctions:conjunctions: either … oreither … or,, neither …neither …
nornor, and, and not only … but alsonot only … but also..
Not only the employees but alsoNot only the employees but also theirtheir
boss wish the shift would endboss wish the shift would end..
Not only the employees but alsoNot only the employees but also theirtheir
bossboss wisheswishes the shift would endthe shift would end..
Not only the boss but also herNot only the boss but also her
employeesemployees wishwish the shift would end.the shift would end.
You’ll have two subjects,
but only the closer one—in
this case boss—counts!
You’ll have two subjects,
but only the closer one—in
this case boss—counts!
If you flip the two subjects,
so that employees is next
to the verb, then wish will
work!
If you flip the two subjects,
so that employees is next
to the verb, then wish will
work!
Quick TestQuick TestQuick TestQuick Test
Directions:Directions: In the items that follow, chooseIn the items that follow, choose
the option that corrects an error in thethe option that corrects an error in the
underlined portion(s). If no error exists, chooseunderlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose
“No change is necessary.”“No change is necessary.”
Show me
what you
know.
Show me
what you
know.
Item 1Item 1Item 1Item 1
In the cabinet is the tools that you will need toIn the cabinet is the tools that you will need to
unclog the bathroom sink; I have found that aunclog the bathroom sink; I have found that a
plunger and a prayer often do the trick.plunger and a prayer often do the trick.
A.A.areare
B.B.hashas
C.C.doesdoes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
In the cabinetIn the cabinet isis the tools that you will need tothe tools that you will need to
AA
unclog the bathroom sink; Iunclog the bathroom sink; I havehave found that afound that a
BB
plunger and a prayer oftenplunger and a prayer often dodo the trick.the trick.
CC
A.A.areare
B.B.hashas
C.C.doesdoes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
In the cabinetIn the cabinet areare the tools that you will need tothe tools that you will need to
AA
unclog the bathroom sink; Iunclog the bathroom sink; I havehave found that afound that a
BB
plunger and a prayer oftenplunger and a prayer often dodo the trick.the trick.
CC
A.A.areare
B.B.hashas
C.C.doesdoes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 2Item 2Item 2Item 2
Here are the books that Thomas and DarleneHere are the books that Thomas and Darlene
need for their research, and here is the earplugsneed for their research, and here is the earplugs
that you’ll require once they both doze off inthat you’ll require once they both doze off in
boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring.
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.dozesdozes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
HereHere areare the books that Thomas and Darlenethe books that Thomas and Darlene
AA
need for their research, and hereneed for their research, and here isis the earplugsthe earplugs
BB
that you’ll require once they boththat you’ll require once they both dozedoze off inoff in
CC
boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring.
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.dozesdozes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
HereHere areare the books that Thomas and Darlenethe books that Thomas and Darlene
AA
need for their research, and hereneed for their research, and here areare the earplugsthe earplugs
BB
that you’ll require once they boththat you’ll require once they both dozedoze off inoff in
CC
boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring.
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.dozesdozes
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 3Item 3Item 3Item 3
Jasmine and Rodney have decided to double theJasmine and Rodney have decided to double the
number of cupcakes that they are baking sincenumber of cupcakes that they are baking since
everyone love moist cake and chocolate frosting.everyone love moist cake and chocolate frosting.
A.A.hashas
B.B.isis
C.C.lovesloves
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Jasmine and RodneyJasmine and Rodney havehave decided to double thedecided to double the
AA
number of cupcakes that theynumber of cupcakes that they areare baking sincebaking since
BB
everyoneeveryone lovelove moist cake and chocolate frosting.moist cake and chocolate frosting.
CC
A.A.hashas
B.B.isis
C.C.lovesloves
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Jasmine and RodneyJasmine and Rodney havehave decided to double thedecided to double the
AA
number of cupcakes that theynumber of cupcakes that they areare baking sincebaking since
BB
everyoneeveryone lovesloves moist cake and chocolate frosting.moist cake and chocolate frosting.
CC
A.A.hashas
B.B.isis
C.C.lovesloves
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 4Item 4Item 4Item 4
Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor
look forward to the final exam; everyone haslook forward to the final exam; everyone has
exciting vacation plans that start next Monday.exciting vacation plans that start next Monday.
A.A.lookslooks
B.B.havehave
C.C.startsstarts
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor
looklook forward to the final exam; everyoneforward to the final exam; everyone hashas
AA BB
exciting vacation plans thatexciting vacation plans that startstart next Monday.next Monday.
CC
A.A.lookslooks
B.B.havehave
C.C.startsstarts
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor
lookslooks forward to the final exam; everyoneforward to the final exam; everyone hashas
AA BB
exciting vacation plans thatexciting vacation plans that startstart next Monday.next Monday.
CC
A.A.lookslooks
B.B.havehave
C.C.startsstarts
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 5Item 5Item 5Item 5
At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil
try to climb the walls of its glass cage whiletry to climb the walls of its glass cage while
humans hover outside like giant predators who arehumans hover outside like giant predators who are
ready to strike.ready to strike.
A.A.triestries
B.B.hovershovers
C.C.isis
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil
trytry to climb the walls of its glass cage whileto climb the walls of its glass cage while
AA
humanshumans hoverhover outside like giant predators whooutside like giant predators who areare
BB CC
ready to strike.ready to strike.
A.A.triestries
B.B.hovershovers
C.C.isis
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil
triestries to climb the walls of its glass cage whileto climb the walls of its glass cage while
AA
humanshumans hoverhover outside like giant predators whooutside like giant predators who areare
BB CC
ready to strike.ready to strike.
A.A.triestries
B.B.hovershovers
C.C.isis
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 6Item 6Item 6Item 6
Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hope that GrandmaTyrone, as well as his cousins, hope that Grandma
brings her famous brownies and peach pie thatbrings her famous brownies and peach pie that
drip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.drip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
A.A.hopeshopes
B.B.bringbring
C.C.dripsdrips
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Tyrone, as well as his cousins,Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hopehope that Grandmathat Grandma
AA
bringsbrings her famous brownies and peach pie thather famous brownies and peach pie that
BB
dripdrip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
CC
A.A.hopeshopes
B.B.bringbring
C.C.dripsdrips
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Tyrone, as well as his cousins,Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hopeshopes that Grandmathat Grandma
AA
bringsbrings her famous brownies and peach pie thather famous brownies and peach pie that
BB
dripdrip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
CC
A.A.hopeshopes
B.B.bringbring
C.C.dripsdrips
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 7Item 7Item 7Item 7
Either the dogs or the cat sleep on the bed whileEither the dogs or the cat sleep on the bed while
everyone is out; Lorraine always finds aneveryone is out; Lorraine always finds an
indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter.
A.A.sleepssleeps
B.B.areare
C.C.findfind
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Either the dogs or the catEither the dogs or the cat sleepsleep on the bed whileon the bed while
AA
everyoneeveryone isis out; Lorraine alwaysout; Lorraine always findsfinds anan
BB CC
indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter.
A.A.sleepssleeps
B.B.areare
C.C.findfind
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Either the dogs or the catEither the dogs or the cat sleepssleeps on the bed whileon the bed while
AA
everyoneeveryone isis out; Lorraine alwaysout; Lorraine always findsfinds anan
BB CC
indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter.
A.A.sleepssleeps
B.B.areare
C.C.findfind
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 8Item 8Item 8Item 8
Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,
plans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womenplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these women
have discovered that the calories is worth seeinghave discovered that the calories is worth seeing
Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.
A.A.planplan
B.B.hashas
C.C.areare
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,
plansplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womena daily trip for ice cream, for these women
AA
havehave discovered that the caloriesdiscovered that the calories isis worth seeingworth seeing
BB CC
Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.
A.A.planplan
B.B.hashas
C.C.areare
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,
plansplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womena daily trip for ice cream, for these women
AA
havehave discovered that the caloriesdiscovered that the calories areare worth seeingworth seeing
BB CC
Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.
A.A.planplan
B.B.hashas
C.C.areare
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 9Item 9Item 9Item 9
The scissors are sharp, so neither the cousins norThe scissors are sharp, so neither the cousins nor
Timmy is allowed to play with them, even when theTimmy is allowed to play with them, even when the
boys needs to finish a school project.boys needs to finish a school project.
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.needneed
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The scissorsThe scissors areare sharp, so neither the cousins norsharp, so neither the cousins nor
AA
TimmyTimmy isis allowed to play with them, even when theallowed to play with them, even when the
BB
boysboys needsneeds to finish a school project.to finish a school project.
CC
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.needneed
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The scissorsThe scissors areare sharp, so neither the cousins norsharp, so neither the cousins nor
AA
TimmyTimmy isis allowed to play with them, even when theallowed to play with them, even when the
BB
boysboys needneed to finish a school project.to finish a school project.
CC
A.A.isis
B.B.areare
C.C.needneed
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 10Item 10Item 10Item 10
Each fork, spoon, and knife are scarred from theEach fork, spoon, and knife are scarred from the
disposal since Drew refuses to check the draindisposal since Drew refuses to check the drain
before he throws the switch.before he throws the switch.
A.A.isis
B.B.refuserefuse
C.C.throwthrow
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Each fork, spoon, and knifeEach fork, spoon, and knife areare scarred from thescarred from the
AA
disposal since Drewdisposal since Drew refusesrefuses to check the drainto check the drain
BB
before hebefore he throwsthrows the switch.the switch.
CC
A.A.isis
B.B.refuserefuse
C.C.throwthrow
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Each fork, spoon, and knifeEach fork, spoon, and knife isis scarred from thescarred from the
AA
disposal since Drewdisposal since Drew refusesrefuses to check the drainto check the drain
BB
before hebefore he throwsthrows the switch.the switch.
CC
A.A.isis
B.B.refuserefuse
C.C.throwthrow
D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The End.The End.
Bad
kitty!
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kitty!

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Making the verbs agree with their subjects (Rules 1-6)

  • 1. chomp! chomp! This presentation is brought to you by Ma’am Portia This presentation is brought to you by Ma’am Portia
  • 2. Subject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb AgreementSubject-Verb Agreement Do I need an s at the end of the verb? Do I need an s at the end of the verb? Or should I leave the s off? Or should I leave the s off?
  • 3. This presentation covers maintaining agreement between subjects and verbs. This presentation covers maintaining agreement between subjects and verbs.
  • 4. A subject-verb agreementA subject-verb agreement item on an objective testitem on an objective test might look like thismight look like this .... ..
  • 5. Sample ItemSample ItemSample ItemSample Item The foods that provide good nutrition isThe foods that provide good nutrition is often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries, on the other hand, satisfy the tongue buton the other hand, satisfy the tongue but clog the arteries.clog the arteries. A.A.providesprovides B.B.areare C.C.satisfiessatisfies D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. The foods thatThe foods that provideprovide good nutritiongood nutrition isis AA BB often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries, on the other hand,on the other hand, satisfysatisfy the tongue butthe tongue but CC clog the arteries.clog the arteries. A.A.providesprovides B.B.areare C.C.satisfiessatisfies D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. The foods thatThe foods that provideprovide good nutritiongood nutrition areare AA BB often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries,often the least tasty; a hamburger and fries, on the other hand,on the other hand, satisfysatisfy the tongue butthe tongue but CC clog the arteries.clog the arteries. A.A.providesprovides B.B.areare C.C.satisfiessatisfies D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Does disagreement happen at provide, is, or satisfy? Does disagreement happen at provide, is, or satisfy? Is needs to be the plural are, which option B fixes. Is needs to be the plural are, which option B fixes.
  • 6. Agreement in a NutshellAgreement in a NutshellAgreement in a NutshellAgreement in a Nutshell TheThe elephantelephant trumpettrumpetss for a peanut.for a peanut. TheThe elephantselephants trumpettrumpet for peanuts.for peanuts. elephantelephant = singular subject= singular subject trumpetstrumpets = singular verb= singular verb elephantselephants = plural subject= plural subject trumpettrumpet = plural verb= plural verb
  • 7. In the present tense, singular verbs end in the suffix s; plural verbs do not. In the present tense, singular verbs end in the suffix s; plural verbs do not.
  • 8. Rule #1Rule #1 Singular subject needsSingular subject needs singular verbsingular verb Plural subject needs pluralPlural subject needs plural verbverb
  • 9. The tall mango trees standThe tall mango trees stand in our front yard.in our front yard. The students walk to school.The students walk to school. The teachers arrive early.The teachers arrive early. The campers sleep on theThe campers sleep on the ground.ground.
  • 10. Ben jogs two miles every day.Ben jogs two miles every day. Anna always tells the truth.Anna always tells the truth. Janine studies her lessonJanine studies her lesson every night.every night. The manager holds a meeting.The manager holds a meeting. A tall tree stands in our frontA tall tree stands in our front yard.yard.
  • 11. Rule # 2Rule # 2 The expression the numberThe expression the number takes singular verb whiletakes singular verb while the expression A numberthe expression A number takes plural verb.takes plural verb.
  • 12. The number of employeesThe number of employees to be hired is fifty.to be hired is fifty. A number of suggestionsA number of suggestions are given.are given. The number of peopleThe number of people present was large.present was large. A number of weeds need toA number of weeds need to
  • 13. ““The number of”The number of”““The number of”The number of” TheThe numbernumber ofof enrolleesenrollees increasesincreases yearly.yearly.
  • 14. TheThe number ofnumber of plants inplants in the plot isthe plot is oneone hundred.hundred.
  • 15. The number refers to theThe number refers to the exact number that makesexact number that makes up a collection or group.up a collection or group. How many plants are thereHow many plants are there in the plot?in the plot? There are one hundredThere are one hundred plants.plants.
  • 16. The number of participantsThe number of participants (is, are) limited.(is, are) limited. A large number of peopleA large number of people (gathers, gather) at the(gathers, gather) at the Luneta Park.Luneta Park. A number of students(was,A number of students(was, were) late for class.were) late for class.
  • 17.  A number of teachersA number of teachers (registers, register) for the(registers, register) for the training.training.  The number of rottenThe number of rotten tomatoes (is, are) seventy-tomatoes (is, are) seventy- five.five.  A number of tourists (visits,A number of tourists (visits, visit the Apo Reef.visit the Apo Reef.
  • 18. Rule # 3Rule # 3 There is/Here is is followedThere is/Here is is followed by singular noun.by singular noun. There are/Here areThere are/Here are is followed by plural noun.is followed by plural noun.
  • 19. There areThere are greengreen apples onapples on the cooler.the cooler.
  • 20. There is aThere is a red, freshred, fresh apple onapple on the table.the table.
  • 21. Construct sentencesConstruct sentences beginning with therebeginning with there or here based on theor here based on the following pictures.following pictures.
  • 22.
  • 23.
  • 24.
  • 25. There (is, are) sevenThere (is, are) seven elephants in the circuselephants in the circus parade.parade. There (is, are) a beautifulThere (is, are) a beautiful rainbow in the sky.rainbow in the sky. Here (is, are) the classroomHere (is, are) the classroom key.key.
  • 26. There (is, are) no sugar in myThere (is, are) no sugar in my coffee.coffee. There (was, were) manyThere (was, were) many students in the park.students in the park. Here (come, comes) ourHere (come, comes) our teacher in English.teacher in English. Here (come, comes) theHere (come, comes) the campaign manager.campaign manager.
  • 27. There (is, was) a missingThere (is, was) a missing letter.letter. Here (is, are) your friends.Here (is, are) your friends. There (was, were) twoThere (was, were) two reasons for his choice.reasons for his choice. Here (is,are ) the volunteer.Here (is,are ) the volunteer.
  • 28. Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order.Beware of inverted word order. Here is the onions you need for the chili. In theHere is the onions you need for the chili. In the refrigerator is the jalapeño peppers you mightrefrigerator is the jalapeño peppers you might want to add.want to add. Cross through prepositional phrases to find the real subject! Cross through prepositional phrases to find the real subject! Here and there are never the subjects. Here and there are never the subjects.
  • 29. The squirrel as well as the pigeons keep anThe squirrel as well as the pigeons keep an eye on Sammy, the sneaky cat.eye on Sammy, the sneaky cat. Beware of these interruptingBeware of these interrupting phrases.phrases. Beware of these interruptingBeware of these interrupting phrases.phrases.  As well asAs well as  Along withAlong with  Together withTogether with  IncludingIncluding  In addition toIn addition to  EspeciallyEspecially Bad kitty! Bad kitty! This sentence might sound right, but it is completely wrong! This sentence might sound right, but it is completely wrong!
  • 30. Rule # 4Rule # 4 Intervening words orIntervening words or phrases like in addition to,phrases like in addition to, like, such as, together with,like, such as, together with, as well as, accompaniedas well as, accompanied by, do not affect theby, do not affect the number of the subject.number of the subject.
  • 31. The professors, as well asThe professors, as well as the students, have thethe students, have the same belief.same belief.
  • 32. Reading, in addition to writingReading, in addition to writing poems, (interests, interest )poems, (interests, interest ) her.her. My friends, together with KarlaMy friends, together with Karla (likes, like) to go home.(likes, like) to go home. Kristel, accompanied by herKristel, accompanied by her sisters, (watches, watch) thesisters, (watches, watch) the volleyball game.volleyball game.
  • 33. TheseThese indefinite pronounsindefinite pronouns areare alwaysalways singularsingular [even when they[even when they seemseem plural].plural]. TheseThese indefinite pronounsindefinite pronouns areare alwaysalways singularsingular [even when they[even when they seemseem plural].plural].  Each, either, neitherEach, either, neither  Anyone, anybody, anythingAnyone, anybody, anything  Everyone, everybody, everythingEveryone, everybody, everything  No one, nobody, nothingNo one, nobody, nothing  Someone, somebody, somethingSomeone, somebody, something
  • 34. Everyone on Earth = more than one person —billions of people, in fact. The word everyone, however, is still singular. Everyone on Earth = more than one person —billions of people, in fact. The word everyone, however, is still singular.
  • 35. Rule # 5Rule # 5 Singular indefinite pronoun takesSingular indefinite pronoun takes singular verb.singular verb. Anybody, anyone, anything, each,Anybody, anyone, anything, each, either, everybody, everyone,either, everybody, everyone, everything, much, neither,everything, much, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, one,nobody, no one, nothing, one, somebody, someone, somethingsomebody, someone, something
  • 36. Plural indefinitePlural indefinite pronouns take pluralpronouns take plural verbverb Few, both, several,Few, both, several, many, othersmany, others
  • 37.  Few number (atends, attend)Few number (atends, attend) the orientation.the orientation.  Several (invests, invest) in thisSeveral (invests, invest) in this town.town.  Both of them (likes, like) pizza.Both of them (likes, like) pizza.  Others (believes, believe) inOthers (believes, believe) in superstitions.superstitions.
  • 38. Rule #6Rule #6 The indefinite pronouns all, many,The indefinite pronouns all, many, any, more, most, none, some mayany, more, most, none, some may take singular or plural verbtake singular or plural verb depending on the OF PHRASE.depending on the OF PHRASE. Some of the reports were written inSome of the reports were written in red ink.red ink. Some of the report was written inSome of the report was written in red ink.red ink.
  • 39.  Some of the sugar is on theSome of the sugar is on the floor.floor.  Sugar is uncountableSugar is uncountable  Some of the marbles areSome of the marbles are scattered on the floor.scattered on the floor.  Marbles is countableMarbles is countable
  • 40.  Some of the beads (was,Some of the beads (was, were) missing.were) missing.  None of the engines (works,None of the engines (works, work).work).  None of the apple (was, were)None of the apple (was, were) eaten.eaten.
  • 41. Some of the students (arrives, arrive)Some of the students (arrives, arrive) early.early. Any of the answers (is, are) correct.Any of the answers (is, are) correct. Each (expects, expect) to win.Each (expects, expect) to win. Everybody (helps, help ) in the work.Everybody (helps, help ) in the work. Several (performs, perform) their dutiesSeveral (performs, perform) their duties well.well. All of the pie (was, were) eaten.All of the pie (was, were) eaten. Most of her answers (is, are) correct.Most of her answers (is, are) correct.
  • 42. Both (make, makes) meBoth (make, makes) me happy.happy. Few (is, are) chosen.Few (is, are) chosen. Several (submits, submit)Several (submits, submit) their reports.their reports. Nobody (answers, answer)Nobody (answers, answer) the question.the question.
  • 43. Rule #6Rule #6 The verb in the adjectiveThe verb in the adjective clause agrees with theclause agrees with the antecedent of the relativeantecedent of the relative pronoun.pronoun. Your mother whoYour mother who (works,work) in the factory(works,work) in the factory
  • 44. My friends who ( arrives, arrive)My friends who ( arrives, arrive) (takes, take) a nap.(takes, take) a nap. The teacher who (attends,The teacher who (attends, attend) the meeting (is, are)attend) the meeting (is, are) asked to report.asked to report.  The people who (lives, live)The people who (lives, live) here (is, are) friendly.here (is, are) friendly.
  • 45.  He is one of the students whoHe is one of the students who (brings, bring) honor to the(brings, bring) honor to the school.school.  Karen is the only one whoKaren is the only one who (speaks, speak) French in class.(speaks, speak) French in class.  The food that (contains, contain)The food that (contains, contain) too much salt (is, are) removedtoo much salt (is, are) removed from the tray.from the tray.
  • 46.  Bananas which (contains,Bananas which (contains, contain) potassium (is, are)contain) potassium (is, are) sold in the market at a verysold in the market at a very low price.low price. Which (contains, contain)Which (contains, contain) potassium is the adjectivepotassium is the adjective clause modifying bananasclause modifying bananas (Plural)(Plural)
  • 47.  The verb agrees with theThe verb agrees with the antecedent of the relativeantecedent of the relative pronoun whichpronoun which  Since bananas is plural,Since bananas is plural, choose plural verb, containchoose plural verb, contain
  • 48.  Work with a partner. Analyze each ofWork with a partner. Analyze each of the given sentences. Write C if thethe given sentences. Write C if the verb agrees with its subject. If not,verb agrees with its subject. If not, write the sentence with the correctwrite the sentence with the correct form of the verb.form of the verb.  Ana who speak clearly is chosen asAna who speak clearly is chosen as Grade 7 representative.Grade 7 representative.  Answer: Ana who speaks clearly isAnswer: Ana who speaks clearly is chosen as Grade 7 representative.chosen as Grade 7 representative.
  • 49. 1.1. Here are the basket of fruitsHere are the basket of fruits from your grandma.from your grandma. 2.2. Ms. Cruz who teachesMs. Cruz who teaches English are with us.English are with us. 3.3. The students walk hurriedlyThe students walk hurriedly to school.to school. 4.4. Karen bring her laptop inKaren bring her laptop in school.school.
  • 50.  5. Everybody talk in English.5. Everybody talk in English.  6. The parents, together with6. The parents, together with their children, join the Brigadatheir children, join the Brigada Eskwela 2015.Eskwela 2015. 7. Several assists the teachers7. Several assists the teachers in repairing the chairs.in repairing the chairs.
  • 51. 8. Athena gives her Papa a8. Athena gives her Papa a good night kiss.good night kiss. 9. It make me smile.9. It make me smile. 10. One of the paintings are10. One of the paintings are missing.missing. 11. Most of the galleries in the11. Most of the galleries in the museum were closed.museum were closed.
  • 52. 12. Lee play computer on12. Lee play computer on weekends.weekends. 13. Here come the tourists.13. Here come the tourists. 14. The manager,14. The manager, accompanied by theaccompanied by the technicians, checks thetechnicians, checks the machine.machine. 15. They pays their order.15. They pays their order.
  • 53. Assignment:Assignment: A.Underline the correct form ofA.Underline the correct form of the verb.the verb. B. Write C at the end of theB. Write C at the end of the sentence if the verb agrees withsentence if the verb agrees with its subject. If not, cross out theits subject. If not, cross out the incorrect verb and write theincorrect verb and write the correct form above. (Photocopycorrect form above. (Photocopy will be distributed by thewill be distributed by the president of your class.)president of your class.)
  • 54. Two [or more] singular nounsTwo [or more] singular nouns joined byjoined by andand make amake a pluralplural subject.subject. Two [or more] singular nounsTwo [or more] singular nouns joined byjoined by andand make amake a pluralplural subject.subject. The chickenThe chicken wingwing and porkand pork ribrib sitsit untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate. Because there’s no s at the end of sit, you know it’s a plural verb. Because there’s no s at the end of sit, you know it’s a plural verb.
  • 55. EveryEvery chicken wingchicken wing andand pork rib sitpork rib sitss untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate. WhenWhen eacheach oror everyevery precedes twoprecedes two [or more] singular nouns joined by[or more] singular nouns joined by andand, you have a, you have a singularsingular subject.subject. WhenWhen eacheach oror everyevery precedes twoprecedes two [or more] singular nouns joined by[or more] singular nouns joined by andand, you have a, you have a singularsingular subject.subject. Because there is an s at the end of sit, you know it’s a singular verb. Because there is an s at the end of sit, you know it’s a singular verb.
  • 56. In this situation, no matterIn this situation, no matter how manyhow many singular nouns you join withsingular nouns you join with andand, the, the subject issubject is stillstill singular.singular. In this situation, no matterIn this situation, no matter how manyhow many singular nouns you join withsingular nouns you join with andand, the, the subject issubject is stillstill singular.singular. EveryEvery chicken wing, pork rib, slice of pepperoni pizza,chicken wing, pork rib, slice of pepperoni pizza, hotdog, hamburger, steak,hotdog, hamburger, steak, andand fried shrimpfried shrimp sitssits untouched on Ruth’s plate.untouched on Ruth’s plate. XX XX XX XXXX XX I’m a vegetarian! I’m a vegetarian!
  • 57. Use caution with these threeUse caution with these three conjunctions:conjunctions: either … oreither … or,, neither …neither … nornor, and, and not only … but alsonot only … but also.. Use caution with these threeUse caution with these three conjunctions:conjunctions: either … oreither … or,, neither …neither … nornor, and, and not only … but alsonot only … but also.. Not only the employees but alsoNot only the employees but also theirtheir boss wish the shift would endboss wish the shift would end.. Not only the employees but alsoNot only the employees but also theirtheir bossboss wisheswishes the shift would endthe shift would end.. Not only the boss but also herNot only the boss but also her employeesemployees wishwish the shift would end.the shift would end. You’ll have two subjects, but only the closer one—in this case boss—counts! You’ll have two subjects, but only the closer one—in this case boss—counts! If you flip the two subjects, so that employees is next to the verb, then wish will work! If you flip the two subjects, so that employees is next to the verb, then wish will work!
  • 58. Quick TestQuick TestQuick TestQuick Test Directions:Directions: In the items that follow, chooseIn the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in thethe option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, chooseunderlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”“No change is necessary.” Show me what you know. Show me what you know.
  • 59. Item 1Item 1Item 1Item 1 In the cabinet is the tools that you will need toIn the cabinet is the tools that you will need to unclog the bathroom sink; I have found that aunclog the bathroom sink; I have found that a plunger and a prayer often do the trick.plunger and a prayer often do the trick. A.A.areare B.B.hashas C.C.doesdoes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. In the cabinetIn the cabinet isis the tools that you will need tothe tools that you will need to AA unclog the bathroom sink; Iunclog the bathroom sink; I havehave found that afound that a BB plunger and a prayer oftenplunger and a prayer often dodo the trick.the trick. CC A.A.areare B.B.hashas C.C.doesdoes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. In the cabinetIn the cabinet areare the tools that you will need tothe tools that you will need to AA unclog the bathroom sink; Iunclog the bathroom sink; I havehave found that afound that a BB plunger and a prayer oftenplunger and a prayer often dodo the trick.the trick. CC A.A.areare B.B.hashas C.C.doesdoes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 60. Item 2Item 2Item 2Item 2 Here are the books that Thomas and DarleneHere are the books that Thomas and Darlene need for their research, and here is the earplugsneed for their research, and here is the earplugs that you’ll require once they both doze off inthat you’ll require once they both doze off in boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring. A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.dozesdozes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. HereHere areare the books that Thomas and Darlenethe books that Thomas and Darlene AA need for their research, and hereneed for their research, and here isis the earplugsthe earplugs BB that you’ll require once they boththat you’ll require once they both dozedoze off inoff in CC boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring. A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.dozesdozes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. HereHere areare the books that Thomas and Darlenethe books that Thomas and Darlene AA need for their research, and hereneed for their research, and here areare the earplugsthe earplugs BB that you’ll require once they boththat you’ll require once they both dozedoze off inoff in CC boredom and start snoring.boredom and start snoring. A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.dozesdozes D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 61. Item 3Item 3Item 3Item 3 Jasmine and Rodney have decided to double theJasmine and Rodney have decided to double the number of cupcakes that they are baking sincenumber of cupcakes that they are baking since everyone love moist cake and chocolate frosting.everyone love moist cake and chocolate frosting. A.A.hashas B.B.isis C.C.lovesloves D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Jasmine and RodneyJasmine and Rodney havehave decided to double thedecided to double the AA number of cupcakes that theynumber of cupcakes that they areare baking sincebaking since BB everyoneeveryone lovelove moist cake and chocolate frosting.moist cake and chocolate frosting. CC A.A.hashas B.B.isis C.C.lovesloves D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Jasmine and RodneyJasmine and Rodney havehave decided to double thedecided to double the AA number of cupcakes that theynumber of cupcakes that they areare baking sincebaking since BB everyoneeveryone lovesloves moist cake and chocolate frosting.moist cake and chocolate frosting. CC A.A.hashas B.B.isis C.C.lovesloves D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 62. Item 4Item 4Item 4Item 4 Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor look forward to the final exam; everyone haslook forward to the final exam; everyone has exciting vacation plans that start next Monday.exciting vacation plans that start next Monday. A.A.lookslooks B.B.havehave C.C.startsstarts D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor looklook forward to the final exam; everyoneforward to the final exam; everyone hashas AA BB exciting vacation plans thatexciting vacation plans that startstart next Monday.next Monday. CC A.A.lookslooks B.B.havehave C.C.startsstarts D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Not only those students but also their professorNot only those students but also their professor lookslooks forward to the final exam; everyoneforward to the final exam; everyone hashas AA BB exciting vacation plans thatexciting vacation plans that startstart next Monday.next Monday. CC A.A.lookslooks B.B.havehave C.C.startsstarts D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 63. Item 5Item 5Item 5Item 5 At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil try to climb the walls of its glass cage whiletry to climb the walls of its glass cage while humans hover outside like giant predators who arehumans hover outside like giant predators who are ready to strike.ready to strike. A.A.triestries B.B.hovershovers C.C.isis D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil trytry to climb the walls of its glass cage whileto climb the walls of its glass cage while AA humanshumans hoverhover outside like giant predators whooutside like giant predators who areare BB CC ready to strike.ready to strike. A.A.triestries B.B.hovershovers C.C.isis D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. At the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbilAt the pet store, each iguana, mouse, and gerbil triestries to climb the walls of its glass cage whileto climb the walls of its glass cage while AA humanshumans hoverhover outside like giant predators whooutside like giant predators who areare BB CC ready to strike.ready to strike. A.A.triestries B.B.hovershovers C.C.isis D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 64. Item 6Item 6Item 6Item 6 Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hope that GrandmaTyrone, as well as his cousins, hope that Grandma brings her famous brownies and peach pie thatbrings her famous brownies and peach pie that drip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.drip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. A.A.hopeshopes B.B.bringbring C.C.dripsdrips D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Tyrone, as well as his cousins,Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hopehope that Grandmathat Grandma AA bringsbrings her famous brownies and peach pie thather famous brownies and peach pie that BB dripdrip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. CC A.A.hopeshopes B.B.bringbring C.C.dripsdrips D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Tyrone, as well as his cousins,Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hopeshopes that Grandmathat Grandma AA bringsbrings her famous brownies and peach pie thather famous brownies and peach pie that BB dripdrip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. CC A.A.hopeshopes B.B.bringbring C.C.dripsdrips D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 65. Item 7Item 7Item 7Item 7 Either the dogs or the cat sleep on the bed whileEither the dogs or the cat sleep on the bed while everyone is out; Lorraine always finds aneveryone is out; Lorraine always finds an indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter. A.A.sleepssleeps B.B.areare C.C.findfind D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Either the dogs or the catEither the dogs or the cat sleepsleep on the bed whileon the bed while AA everyoneeveryone isis out; Lorraine alwaysout; Lorraine always findsfinds anan BB CC indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter. A.A.sleepssleeps B.B.areare C.C.findfind D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Either the dogs or the catEither the dogs or the cat sleepssleeps on the bed whileon the bed while AA everyoneeveryone isis out; Lorraine alwaysout; Lorraine always findsfinds anan BB CC indentation in the center of her comforter.indentation in the center of her comforter. A.A.sleepssleeps B.B.areare C.C.findfind D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 66. Item 8Item 8Item 8Item 8 Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne, plans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womenplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these women have discovered that the calories is worth seeinghave discovered that the calories is worth seeing Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms. A.A.planplan B.B.hashas C.C.areare D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne, plansplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womena daily trip for ice cream, for these women AA havehave discovered that the caloriesdiscovered that the calories isis worth seeingworth seeing BB CC Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms. A.A.planplan B.B.hashas C.C.areare D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne,Meryl, together with her friends Beatrice and Laverne, plansplans a daily trip for ice cream, for these womena daily trip for ice cream, for these women AA havehave discovered that the caloriesdiscovered that the calories areare worth seeingworth seeing BB CC Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms.Theo scoop their servings with his muscular arms. A.A.planplan B.B.hashas C.C.areare D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 67. Item 9Item 9Item 9Item 9 The scissors are sharp, so neither the cousins norThe scissors are sharp, so neither the cousins nor Timmy is allowed to play with them, even when theTimmy is allowed to play with them, even when the boys needs to finish a school project.boys needs to finish a school project. A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.needneed D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. The scissorsThe scissors areare sharp, so neither the cousins norsharp, so neither the cousins nor AA TimmyTimmy isis allowed to play with them, even when theallowed to play with them, even when the BB boysboys needsneeds to finish a school project.to finish a school project. CC A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.needneed D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. The scissorsThe scissors areare sharp, so neither the cousins norsharp, so neither the cousins nor AA TimmyTimmy isis allowed to play with them, even when theallowed to play with them, even when the BB boysboys needneed to finish a school project.to finish a school project. CC A.A.isis B.B.areare C.C.needneed D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
  • 68. Item 10Item 10Item 10Item 10 Each fork, spoon, and knife are scarred from theEach fork, spoon, and knife are scarred from the disposal since Drew refuses to check the draindisposal since Drew refuses to check the drain before he throws the switch.before he throws the switch. A.A.isis B.B.refuserefuse C.C.throwthrow D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Each fork, spoon, and knifeEach fork, spoon, and knife areare scarred from thescarred from the AA disposal since Drewdisposal since Drew refusesrefuses to check the drainto check the drain BB before hebefore he throwsthrows the switch.the switch. CC A.A.isis B.B.refuserefuse C.C.throwthrow D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary. Each fork, spoon, and knifeEach fork, spoon, and knife isis scarred from thescarred from the AA disposal since Drewdisposal since Drew refusesrefuses to check the drainto check the drain BB before hebefore he throwsthrows the switch.the switch. CC A.A.isis B.B.refuserefuse C.C.throwthrow D.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.