Proofreading practice Fall 2022

Subject - Verb Agreement.

In the following sentences, you will need to select the correct form of the verb. Pay particular
attention to make the verb agree with the subject.

1 Good planning and motivation _______ vital for academic success.

a) is
b) are

2 My collection of stamps _______ worth a fortune.

a) is
b) are

3 A large flock of seagulls _______ feeding on the other side of the estuary.
a) was
b) were

4 Neither of these colours really _______ the new living room.

a) suits
b) suit

5 His singlemindedness and a desire to win _______ responsible for his success. a) was

b) were

6 A large consignment of biscuits _______ been stolen.

 a) has
b) have

7 A large herd of cows _______ grazing by the river.

a) was
b) were

8 A calculator, three pencils and a large book _______ found lying in the street.
a) was
b) were

9 Either India or Greece ________ like a good holiday destination.

a) seems
b) seem

10 Neither of those essays _______ me want to continue reading.

a) makes
b) make

11 Tight organisation and control ________ needed for a good essay.

a) is

b) are

12 A large group of young people _______ hanging around on the corner of the street.
a) was
b) were

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