Finding and Fixing Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement

Select the correct choice for each of the following items. For help with this exercise, see “Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement.”

  1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    There is only certain times when you can call to get technical support for this computer.

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  2. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

    Dana’s dog Bernard ______________ just a puppy, but he moves so slowly that he seems old.

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  3. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    The umpire was not happy to see that everyone were watching him argue with the baseball player.

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  4. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

    The woman who rented us our kayaks ___________ now paddling her own kayak down the river.

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  5. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  6. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

    The builders of this house _____________ used the best materials they could find.

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  7. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

    The calm before hurricanes _______________ most people with anxiety.

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  8. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  9. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

    Where _______________ the children’s wet swimsuits?

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  10. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Anybody who can speak several languages are in great demand to work for the government, especially in foreign embassies.

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