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S-5 Subject-Verb Agreement ReviewMultiple ChoiceSelect the correct verb for the blank.1. Paul Krugman, a newspaper columnist and a professor of economics, _______ complex concepts such as the connection between deregulation and prices.a. clarifiesb. clarifyANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Most of Stephen Greenblatt’s professional writing _______ with Shakespeare.a. dealsb. dealANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. One of the contemporary novels that _______ affected me is Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner.a. hasb. haveANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. From a close reading of Shakespearean texts _______ Stephen Greenblatt’s speculation about the playwright’s life.a. comesb. comeANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. Each of the candidates _______ claiming victory after the early primaries.a. wasb. wereANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Neither my mother nor my older brothers _______ willing to stand up to my father.a. wasb. wereANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. The prom committee _______ arguing for months about location, food, and décor.a. has beenb. have beenANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. The only one of the prom dresses that _______ good on me is the beautiful lavender one.a. looksb. lookANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. The last time I checked, there _______ only a few pieces of pizza left.a. wasb. wereANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. None of the assignments from Professor Blakely _______ that difficult.a. seemsb. seemANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f. Subjects and Verbs Separated by Other WordsMultiple ChoiceSelect the verb that belongs in the blank.1. The current population of only two countries, China and India, _______ one billion each.a. exceedsb. exceedANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Osaka, Japan, in addition to Tokyo, _______ home to many people—eleven million, to be exact.a. isb. areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. China’s population in recent years _______ India’s by about 33 percent, but India’s population is projected to outnumber China’s by 2050.a. has outnumberedb. have outnumberedANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. After China and India, the next three most populated countries, in descending order, _______ the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil.a. isb. areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. The smallest of the twenty most populous countries on a list prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs _______ France at just over sixty million.a. isb. areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Mexico City along with Tokyo _______ the list of largest urban areas.a. topsb. topANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Horrific living conditions in places like Darfur _______ local populations in Africa.a. has decimatedb. have decimatedANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Which one of the following cities _______ the highest population: Dhaka, Karachi, Delhi, Jakarta, or Osaka?a. hasb. haveANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. The populations of the polar bear and penguin _______ every year while human population increases.a. decreasesb. decreaseANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.. Sao Paulo, along with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, _______ the list of the world’s eighteen largest urban areas.a. makesb. makeANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b. Compound SubjectsMultiple ChoiceSelect the verb that belongs in each blank.1. Snow and sleet _______ likely tonight.a. isb. areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b.In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. My cousin Pedro and my best friend Jane _______ better than to ask me for a loan.a. knowsb. knowANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. Peanut butter and jelly _______ a popular American sandwich filling.a. isb. areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. Since the day I broke my leg, either my sisters or my brother _______ me wherever I go.a. accompaniesb. accompanyANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. My sisters and my brother _______ over who should take me to the dentist.a. arguesb. argueANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. Driving and talking on a cell phone sometimes _______ to automobile accidents.a. leadsb. leadANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. A dictionary or thesaurus _______ a long-lasting graduation gift.a. makesb. makeANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. Hillary Clinton’s husband and staunch supporter _______ former President Bill Clinton.a. isb. areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. Whenever the band practices, neither the drummer nor the saxophonists _______ time to the music.a. keepsb. keepANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.. At any Italian restaurant, spaghetti and meatballs _______ what my parents order.a. isb. areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c. Subjects That Follow the Verb Multiple ChoiceSelect the verb that belongs in the blank.1. Just below China on the list of the most populous countries _____ India.a.sitsb.sitANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d. . Qualifying as the third and fourth most populous countries _____ the United States and Indonesia.a.isb.areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. There _____ far fewer people in Pakistan than in India.a.isb.areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. According to population experts, there _____ several ways to count a country’s people.a.isb.areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. Where _____ the population projections for 2015?a.isb.areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. Rounding out the top twenty most populous countries _____ France, just below Thailand statistically. a.isb.areANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. _____ more people live in Vietnam or the Philippines?a.Doesb.DoANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. How _____ London’s population compare with New York’s?a.doesb.doANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. Ranking fifth and seventh among the world’s most populous cities _____ New York and Los Angeles, respectively.a.isb.areANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.. There _____ smaller urban populations in 1950 than today.a.wasb.wereANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d. Collective NounsMultiple ChoiceSelect the verb that belongs in the blank.1. The jury _______ order their lunches from various take-out restaurants nearby.a. has tob. have toANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Every Tuesday during May, the senior class _______ for the graduation ceremony.a. practicesb. practiceANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Despite all of the problems with the oldest daughter, the family _______ to get along.a. has triedb. have triedANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Marching in unison through the middle of town, the crowd _______ the warnings of the police.a. ignoresb. ignoreANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Heading in all directions, a flock of birds _______ toward the evergreens surrounding our house.a. fliesb. flyANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Having limited authority, the university’s parking committee only _______ recommendations to the administration.a. makesb. makeANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. As the curtain falls, the audience _______ the actors a standing ovation.a. givesb. giveANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. The jury _______ the judge for a redefinition of “beyond a reasonable doubt.”a. has askedb. have askedANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. Tired of arguing over new arrangements, the rock band _______ home.a. has goneb. have goneANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.. As we reported earlier, the crowd _______ to various neighborhoods.a. has dispersedb. have dispersedANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e. Everyone and Other Indefinite PronounsMultiple ChoiceSelect the verbs that belong in the blanks.1. Each of the students on the committee _______ hard, so most of the teachers only _______ to supervise.a. works; hasb. works; havec. work; hasd. work; haveANS: bREF: The correct answer is b.In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Because both of the couples _______ traveling to warm climates, many of their joint trips _______ to the Caribbean and the South Pacific.a. enjoys; has beenb. enjoys; have beenc. enjoy; has beend. enjoy; have beenANS: dREF: The correct answer is d. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. All of the mashed potatoes _______ eaten, but all of the salad _______.a. was; remainsb. was; remainc. were; remainsd. were; remainANS: cREF: The correct answer is c. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. None of Todd’s musical talents _______ me because none of his expertise _______ in classical music.a. impresses; isb. impresses; arec. impress; isd. impress; areANS: cREF: The correct answer is c. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Enough of the test _______ challenging, yet several of the questions _______ easy.a. was; wasb. was; werec. were; wasd. were; wereANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. _______ any of the assignments due tomorrow? I know more _______ due next week.a. Is; isb. Is; arec. Are; isd. Are; areANS: dREF: The correct answer is d. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Either of the twins _______ well enough for the role, but neither _______ gracefully enough.a. sings; dancesb. sings; dancec. sing; dancesd. sing; danceANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Everyone _______ to help decorate the cookies, but no one _______ to wash the dishes afterward.a. wants; offersb. wants; offerc. want; offersd. want; offerANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. _______ someone going to the dance with you? Some of us _______ bringing a date.a. Is; isb. Is; arec. Are; isd. Are; areANS: bThe correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.. Everything on the buffet table _______ delicious; however, few of the guests _______ to be hungry.a. looks; seemsb. looks; seemc. look; seemsd. look; seemANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f. Who, That, or WhichMultiple ChoiceSelect the verb that belongs in the blank.1. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings contains an anthology that _______ how writers write.a. showsb. showANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Anyone who _______ a book titled Are You Really Going to Eat That? should expect to be teased by friends who like to cook.a. has writtenb. have writtenANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Stephen L. Carter is one of the authors who _______ a position in The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings.a. arguesb. argueANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Any Tan is best known for The Joy Luck Club, a novel that _______ the relationships of four Chinese American daughters and their mothers.a. examinesb. examineANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Denise Noe’s piece “Parallel Worlds” first appeared in the magazine Humanist, which _______ such topics as politics, popular culture, science, and religion from a humanist perspective.a. coversb. coverANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Mike Rose has published numerous essays and books that _______ with literacy and education.a. dealsb. dealANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Peggy is the only one of my students who _______ research papers ahead of the deadline.a. turns inb. turn inANS: aREF: The correct answer is a. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. The books Cat’s Eye and The Handmaid’s Tale, which _______ by Margaret Atwood, contributed to her reputation as a gifted novelist.a. was writtenb. were writtenANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Our instructor told us to pay attention to the endnotes that _______ Diana George’s essay “Changing the Face of Poverty.”a. accompaniesb. accompanyANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.. Although I like John Updike’s books, he is not one of the novelists who _______ me awake late at night, devouring page after page.a. keepsb. keepANS: bREF: The correct answer is b. In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g. The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g. ................
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