EXERCISE 10–3Subject–verb agreement
Click on the correct verb in the parentheses.
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1 of 10
The city’s rich history and its exciting cultural life (has / have) made Paris a popular tourist destination.
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2 of 10
Each of the twenty-five actors (was / were) given a five-minute tryout, and only three were called back for a more intensive audition.
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3 of 10
When Governor John White returned to Roanoke, there (was / were) no traces of the settlers he had left behind.
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4 of 10
High concentrations of carbon monoxide in a home (causes / cause) headaches, dizziness, unconsciousness, and even death.
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| B. |
5 of 10
After hearing the evidence and the closing arguments, the jury (was / were) sequestered.
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| B. |
6 of 10
Neither our city nor our county (has / have) established a meals on wheels program for senior citizens.
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| B. |
7 of 10
Some animal rights groups oppose the eating of eggs, which (comes / come) from animals.
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8 of 10
Both Sonia and her sister hope to go into the foreign service, but neither (has / have) yet applied.
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9 of 10
Toys Aplenty (appreciates / appreciate) your business and is committed to your satisfaction.
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10 of 10
A central motif in the field of economics (is / are) guns and butter.
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