EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement

EXERCISE 21–1Subject-verb agreement

Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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One of the main reasons for elephant poaching are the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.

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Suggested revision: One of the main reasons for elephant poaching is the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.
EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - One of the main reasons for elephant poaching are the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.

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Not until my interview with Dr. Hwang were other possibilities opened to me.

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Not until my interview with Dr. Hwang were other possibilities opened to me.

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A number of students in the seminar was aware of the importance of joining the discussion.

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Suggested revision: A number of students in the seminar were aware of the importance of joining the discussion.
EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - A number of students in the seminar was aware of the importance of joining the discussion.

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Batik cloth from Bali, blue and white ceramics from Delft, and a bocce ball from Turin has made Angelie’s room the talk of the dorm.

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Suggested revision: Batik cloth from Bali, blue and white ceramics from Delft, and a bocce ball from Turin have made Angelie’s room the talk of the dorm.
EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Batik cloth from Bali, blue and white ceramics from Delft, and a bocce ball from Turin has made Angelie’s room the talk of the dorm.

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The board of directors, ignoring the wishes of the neighborhood, has voted to allow further development.

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE 21–1 Subject-verb agreement - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with subject-verb agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The board of directors, ignoring the wishes of the neighborhood, has voted to allow further development.