EXERCISE G1–1 Subject–verb agreement

EXERCISE G1-1Subject-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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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1 of 5

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 G1-1 Subject-verb agreement 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - One of the main reasons for elephant poaching are the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.

2 of 5

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

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE G1-1 Subject-verb agreement 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Not until my interview with Dr. Hwang were other possibilities opened to me.

3 of 5

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 G1-1 Subject-verb agreement 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - A number of students in the seminar was aware of the importance of joining the discussion.

4 of 5

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 G1-1 Subject-verb agreement 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - 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.

5 of 5

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

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE G1-1 Subject-verb agreement 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The board of directors, ignoring the wishes of the neighborhood, has voted to allow further development.