Question

confusing subjects
a verb must agree in number with its subject. in some sentences, the subject comes after the
verb. to find out which verb form is correct, mentally rearrange the sentence into
subject - verb order.
example
in the book are two interesting chapters about dogs.
rearranged:
two interesting chapters about dogs are in the book.
example
where is the new theater?
rearranged:
where is the new theater?
the words there and here often signal an inverted sentence. they never act as the subject of a sentence.
examples:
here is my idea. there are mice in the house.
practice a identifying singular and plural subjects
read each sentence. circle the subject. then, write s if the subject is singular or p if it is plural.
example: there is one book left.
answer: there is one (book) left. s

1. here are the answers to your questions.
2. who is the student in the front row?
3. in the desk is the necessary application
4. there are many applicants for this job.
5. in the street are five trees hit by lightning.
6. in the book are the correct answers.
7. what are the causes of your problem?

practice b recognizing correct verb forms
read each sentence. then, write the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
example: here (is, are) a strategy for solving the problem.
answer: is

1. what (is, are) the problems you found with my book review?
2. beyond the fences (is, are) the famous monument.
3. there (is, are) many websites with the necessary information.
4. here (is, are) a used coat for the clothing drive.
5. throughout the report (is, are) references to the book.

Explanation:

PRACTICE A Identifying Singular and Plural Subjects

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Answer:

PRACTICE A Identifying Singular and Plural Subjects

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