Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results

in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of

standard written English.

1. Each of the students were sick last week, so the professor canceled
the lecture.

A. Each of the students were sick last week, and so the professor canceled
the lecture.
B. Each of the students were sick last week, so the professor canceled
the lecture.
C. Each of the students was sick last week, so the professor canceled
the lecture.
D. Each of the students were sick last week, so the professor has canceled
the lecture.
E. Each of the students have been sick last week, so the professor canceled
the lecture.

2. While everyone has heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, many reports of
the number of killings during their famous feud has been exaggerated.

A. number of killings during their famous feud are being exaggerated.

B. number of killings during their famous feud have been exaggerated.
C. number of killings during their famous feud has been exaggerated.
D. number of killings during their famous feud is exaggerated.
E. number of killings during its famous feud has been exaggerated.

3. John and Susan runs to the finish line as fast as possible.

A. run to the finish line

B. are run
C. running to the finish line
D. runs to the finish line
E. having run to the finish line
4. The boy, among many friends, celebrate his birthday in lavish style.

A. celebrate
B. is celebrant
C. having been celebrated
D. is celebrated
E. celebrates

5. Autocratic styles of leadership frequently annoys the people who must

work under such leaders.

A. frequently annoys
B. frequent annoys
C. frequently annoy
D. frequented annoying
E. frequent annoy

6. Every one of the new coaches face serious troubles with their teams.

A. the new coach faces

B. the new coaches faces
C. the new coaches face
D. new coaches face
E. the new coach face

7. One of the boys are coming over to help build the model car.
 A. One of the boys is coming over
B. One of the boys are came over
C. One of the boys are coming over
D. One of the boys is came over
E. One boy comes over

8. There is no players in the league who would be comfortable in such a

situation.

A. There are no players

B. There's no players
C. There is no players
D. They're no players
E. There is not players

9. The youngest girl among the students have dark hair.

A. have dark hairs.

B. has dark hair.
C. has darkest hairs.
D. have dark hair.
E. have darker hair.

10.Every night for five straight nights were well below freezing.

A. Each night for five straight nights were well below freezing.
B. Each of the nights for five straight nights were well below
freezing.
C. Every night for five nights straight were well below freezing.
D. Every night for five straight nights were well below freezing.
E. Every night for five straight nights was well below freezing.