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Language
Handbook 2 Agreement
WORKSHEET 6 Test
Exercise A Most of the following sentences contain verbs that do not agree with their
subjects. If a verb does not agree with its subject, draw a line through the incorrect verb form and
write the correct form on the line provided. If a verb agrees with its subject, write C.

EXAMPLE are 1. There is approximately seven hundred islands in the

Bahamas.
is
__________ 1. Our tour group are departing tomorrow on Flight 632 for a week-long stay in the
Bahamas.
c
__________ 2. Is the history of the islands the subject of the tour guide’s first lecture?
c
__________ 3. Most of the islands are still uninhabited.
protect
__________ 4. Remember that hats and sunscreen protects skin that is unaccustomed to the hot
subtropical sun.
needs
__________ 5. Everybody going to the Ardastra Gardens need a camera and a notebook.
n
n
n
Exercise B Complete each of the following sentences by supplying a pronoun (or
n
pronouns, if necessary) that agrees with its antecedent.

EXAMPLE 1. Neither of the bracelets has had its tag removed.

collect noun
1. The committee had been divided in __________
their opinions about a fund-raising project.
his/her
2. Would anyone like lettuce on __________ sandwich?
3. The country of Seychelles derives much of __________
its national income from tourism.
4. Either Martin or Neil will display __________
his sculpture at the library’s art show.
5. Because Fairuz has often been called the greatest modern Arabic singer, poets and composers
their
from around the world offered her __________ song-writing services.

Exercise C Most of the following sentences contain errors in agreement. If a sentence

contains an error or errors in agreement, underline the incorrect verb(s) or pronouns(s) and
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supply the correct form(s) on the line provided. If a sentence is correct, write C.

EXAMPLE spends, his or her 1. Neither Juan nor Elayne spend their free
time outdoors.
c
_______________ 1. The ultimate endurance race for outdoor enthusiasts is the Eco-Challenge.
uses
_______________ 2. Each of the combined male and female teams use only nonmotorized
transportation, such as kayaks, mountain bikes, horses, feet, and climbing ropes.
their
_______________ 3. Three hundred miles seem like an unbelievable distance, but these
competitors train hard to reach its goal.
he/she. relies
_______________ 4. If a team member feels like quitting, they rely on teammates for encour-
agement, for the entire team must cross the finish line together to win.

my reflection Continued ☞
i was able to complete each of the
10 Language Handbook following exercises correctly and i
can use subject-verb agreement
correctly