Question

1. explain why the verb is singular. the cumulative score of the divers surprises the coach. 2. circle the correct word. (who, whom) do you think was the guest of honor? 3. add the suffix -able to the word change. 4. what types of resources would you find when you use the readers’ guide to periodical literature? 5. combine each cluster of statements into one or two sentences. a - 1 the staging area was noisy. - 2 the staging area was cramped. - 3 the chairs rocked back and forth as swimmers filed in and out. b - 1 it was a sea of oiled bodies and latex swim caps. - 2 mark sat with seven other swimmers. - 3 he tried to relax. - 4 he felt tense. c - 1 the clerk called mark’s heat. - 2 he scrubbed his hands on his sweatshirt. - 3 he pulled the shirt over his head. - 4 he adjusted his goggles. - 5 he walked toward the blocks with confidence.

Explanation:

1. The subject "The cumulative score" is singular, so the verb "surprises" is singular as per subject - verb agreement rules.
2. "Who" is used as the subject of the clause "Who do you think was the guest of honor?", so circle "Who".
3. Adding the suffix "-able" to "change" gives "changeable".
4. The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature provides citations and summaries of articles from a wide range of periodicals. Resources include article titles, authors, publication details, and subject - matter information.

5.
a. The staging area was noisy and cramped, and the chairs rocked back and forth as swimmers filed in and out.
b. Mark sat with seven other swimmers in a sea of oiled bodies and latex swim caps. He tried to relax but felt tense.
c. When the clerk called Mark's heat, he scrubbed his hands on his sweatshirt, pulled the shirt over his head, adjusted his goggles, and walked toward the blocks with confidence.

Answer:

1. The subject "The cumulative score" is singular, so the verb is singular.
2. Circle "Who".
3. changeable
4. Citations and summaries of periodical articles, including titles, authors, publication details, and subject - matter info.

5.
a. The staging area was noisy and cramped, and the chairs rocked back and forth as swimmers filed in and out.
b. Mark sat with seven other swimmers in a sea of oiled bodies and latex swim caps. He tried to relax but felt tense.
c. When the clerk called Mark's heat, he scrubbed his hands on his sweatshirt, pulled the shirt over his head, adjusted his goggles, and walked toward the blocks with confidence.