The Writers World: Paragraphs and Essays

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The Writers World Paragraphs and Essays

• Part IV Editing Handbook
• Chapter 25 Subject-Verb
• Agreement

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 1
Example Write the correct present tense form of
the verb in parentheses.

• Example Mila Zahns family (live) ___near
  Hamburg, Germany.
• Mila Zahns family (live) lives near
  Hamburg, Germany.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 1
Write the correct present tense form of the verb
in parentheses.

• 1. Mila Zahn is a German exchange student, and
  she (study) ___ in an American college.
• 1. Mila Zahn is a German exchange student, and
  she (study) studies in an American college.
• 2. Zahn (see) ___ many glaring cultural
  differences between Americans and Germans.
• 2. Zahn (see) sees many glaring cultural
  differences between Americans and Germans.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 1
Write the correct present tense form of the verb
in parentheses.

• 3. Many American students (juggle) ___ work and
  school.
• 3. Many American students (juggle) juggle work
  and school.
• 4. For example, Milas friend Amber (do) ___ not
  have much money.
• 4. For example, Milas friend Amber (do) does
  not have much money.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 1
Write the correct present tense form of the verb
in parentheses.

• 5. Amber (work) ___ part time so that she can
  pay for her studies.
• 5. Amber (work) works part time so that she can
  pay for her studies.
• 6. However, in Germany, the state (sponsor) ___
  all levels of education, so students (do) ___ not
  feel financial pressure.
• 6. However, in Germany, the state (sponsor)
  sponsors all levels of education, so students
  (do) do not feel financial pressure.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 1
Write the correct present tense form of the verb
in parentheses.

• 7. (Do) ___ the average American student pay too
  much for higher levels of education?
• 7. (Do) Does the average American student pay
  too much for higher levels of education?
• 8. (Do) ___ you work and go to college?
• 8. (Do) Do you work and go to college?

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Example Correct errors in subject-verb agreement
or use of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• Example Many exchange students studies in the
  United States.
• Many exchange students study in the United
  States.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 1. Emi Kawamura is a Japanese exchange student.
  According to Emi, many American students has many
  misguided ideas about the Japanese. Emi remind
  people that she do not fit any stereotype. For
  example, her math skills is poor and she rarely
  uses computers.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 1. Emi Kawamura is a Japanese exchange student.
  According to Emi, many American students have
  many misguided ideas about the Japanese. Emi
  reminds people that she does not fit any
  stereotype. For example, her math skills are poor
  and she rarely uses computers.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 2. The educational system in Japan differ from
  that in the United States. Japanese students has
  a longer school year than American students.
  Japanese college entrance exams is very
  difficult, and students experience high levels of
  stress. Emis brother, Jin, attends a private
  cramming school called a juku. He have to study
  six days a week because he hopes to get into a
  good university.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 2. The educational system in Japan differs from
  that in the United States. Japanese students have
  a longer school year than American students.
  Japanese college entrance exams are very
  difficult, and students experience high levels of
  stress. Emis brother, Jin, attends a private
  cramming school called a juku. He has to study
  six days a week because he hopes to get into a
  good university.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 3. Because of complaints from parents and
  students, Japanese officials wants to reform the
  educational system. One plan is to place less
  emphasis on entrance exams. The current system
  aint healthy for students.
• 3. Because of complaints from parents and
  students, Japanese officials want to reform the
  educational system. One plan is to place less
  emphasis on entrance exams. The current system is
  not healthy for students.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 2
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement or use
of aint. Verbs are underlined.

• 4. Although the average Japanese student have a
  stressful experience in high school, the
  situation changes in college. American college
  courses is more difficult than those in Japan, in
  Emis opinion.
• 4. Although the average Japanese student has a
  stressful experience in high school, the
  situation changes in college. American college
  courses are more difficult than those in Japan,
  in Emis opinion.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Example Correct subject-verb agreement errors.
Each verb is underlined.

• Example A problem exist in many colleges and
  universities.
• A problem exists in many colleges and
  universities.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 1. Hazing occur on many American campuses. When
  a new student want to gain admittance to a club
  or organization, the student undergoes an
  initiation ritual.
• 1. Hazing occurs on many American campuses. When
  a new student wants to gain admittance to a club
  or organization, the student undergoes an
  initiation ritual.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 2. For example, in 2004, at the University of
  Central Florida, some fraternity members was
  wrapped in plastic and tied to a tree. One
  student was also covered in shaving cream,
  chocolate syrup, and vegetable oil. Many students
  was upset when they heard about the incident.
  Since that time, other fraternity members has
  denied their involvement in hazing.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 2. For example, in 2004, at the University of
  Central Florida, some fraternity members were
  wrapped in plastic and tied to a tree. One
  student was also covered in shaving cream,
  chocolate syrup, and vegetable oil. Many students
  were upset when they heard about the incident.
  Since that time, other fraternity members have
  denied their involvement in hazing.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 3. Sometimes hazing rituals is dangerous. Hank
  Newar is a professor and journalist, and he have
  written a book called Broken Pledges The Deadly
  Rite of Hazing. Newar states, Collegiate hazing
  has resulted in at least 59 fraternity deaths
  since the 1970s.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 3. Sometimes hazing rituals are dangerous. Hank
  Newar is a professor and journalist, and he has
  written a book called Broken Pledges The Deadly
  Rite of Hazing. Newar states, Collegiate hazing
  has resulted in at least 59 fraternity deaths
  since the 1970s.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 3
Correct subject-verb agreement errors. Each verb
is underlined.

• 4. Although hazing has been banned in most
  states, many clubs continues to perform illegal
  rituals. When hazing rituals is reported, the
  offending club can loses its affiliation with the
  university.
• 4. Although hazing has been banned in most
  states, many clubs continue to perform illegal
  rituals. When hazing rituals are reported, the
  offending club can lose its affiliation with the
  university.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Example Underline the correct verb. Make sure
the verb agrees with the subject.

• Example Colleges and universities (have,
  has) various interesting programs.
• Colleges and universities (have, has)
  various interesting programs.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Underline the correct verb. Make sure the verb
agrees with the subject.

• 1. Both Theo and Amber (study, studies) nursing.
• 1. Both Theo and Amber (study, studies) nursing.
• 2. Amber and her mother (live, lives) in Los
  Angeles.
• 2. Amber and her mother (live, lives) in Los
  Angeles.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Underline the correct verb. Make sure the verb
agrees with the subject.

• 3. Two buses or a train (transport, transports)
  Amber to her college campus.
• 3. Two buses or a train (transport, transports)
  Amber to her college campus.
• 4. Theo and his mother (reside, resides) in a
  small town outside San Francisco.
• 4. Theo and his mother (reside, resides) in a
  small town outside San Francisco.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Underline the correct verb. Make sure the verb
agrees with the subject.

• 5. Neither of the two local colleges nor the
  university (offer, offers) nursing programs.
• 5. Neither of the two local colleges nor the
  university (offer, offers) nursing programs.
• 6. Each day, Theo and his girlfriend (travel,
  travels) to Samuel Merrit College in Oakland.
• 6. Each day, Theo and his girlfriend (travel,
  travels) to Samuel Merrit College in Oakland.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Underline the correct verb. Make sure the verb
agrees with the subject.

• 7. Neither Theo nor his parents (has, have) a
  lot of money.
• 7. Neither Theo nor his parents (has, have) a
  lot of money.
• 8. Each year, either two fast-food restaurants
  or the local hardware store (sponsor, sponsors)
  low-income students.
• 8. Each year, either two fast-food restaurants
  or the local hardware store (sponsor, sponsors)
  low-income students.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 4
Underline the correct verb. Make sure the verb
agrees with the subject.

• 9. Work and careful planning (pay, pays) off for
  college students.
• 9. Work and careful planning (pay, pays) off for
  college students.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Example Underline the subject and underline the
verb in the parentheses.

• Example Many campuses (have, has) secret
  societies.
• Many campuses (have, has) secret societies.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 1. Skull and Bones (is, are) a very old
  organization at Yale University. Some (suggest,
  suggests) that it is the most influential secret
  society in the nation. Members (has, have)
  included heads of the Central Intelligence
  Agency, bankers, and U.S. presidents.
• 1. Skull and Bones (is, are) a very old
  organization at Yale University. Some (suggest,
  suggests) that it is the most influential secret
  society in the nation. Members (has, have)
  included heads of the Central Intelligence
  Agency, bankers, and U.S. presidents.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 2. The society (was, were) established in 1832.
  Each year, senior Bonesmen or Boneswomen
  (select, selects) fifteen new members. Nobody
  (is, are) invited into the club unless he or she
  (is, are) a member of a well-known family.
• 2. The society (was, were) established in 1832.
  Each year, senior Bonesmen or Boneswomen
  (select, selects) fifteen new members. Nobody
  (is, are) invited into the club unless he or she
  (is, are) a member of a well-known family.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 3. At Yale, everyone (know, knows) about Skull
  and Bones. Third-year students (wonder, wonders)
  who will become Bones members. On a specific day
  each year, someone (tap, taps) each new member on
  the shoulder. Nobody (expect, expects) to be
  selected. Certainly, some (is, are) surprised
  when they (is, are) asked to appear at a secret
  meeting place.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 3. At Yale, everyone (know, knows) about Skull
  and Bones. Third-year students (wonder, wonders)
  who will become Bones members. On a specific day
  each year, someone (tap, taps) each new member on
  the shoulder. Nobody (expect, expects) to be
  selected. Certainly, some (is, are) surprised
  when they (is, are) asked to appear at a secret
  meeting place.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 4. New members (undergo, undergoes) special
  rituals on initiation night. Outside the society,
  nobody (know, knows) exactly what happens to new
  members because they (is, are) sworn to secrecy.
  Members (is, are) even reluctant to admit that
  they (is, are) members of the secret society.
  During the 19901994 presidency of George H. W.
  Bush, someone (was, were) curious about the
  presidents ties to Skull and Bones. Bush left
  the room abruptly when he (was, were) asked about
  his links to the secret society. Perhaps the
  public will never know what really goes on in
  Skull and Bones.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 5
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 4. New members (undergo, undergoes) special
  rituals on initiation night. Outside the society,
  nobody (know, knows) exactly what happens to new
  members because they (is, are) sworn to secrecy.
  Members (is, are) even reluctant to admit that
  they (is, are) members of the secret society.
  During the 19901994 presidency of George H. W.
  Bush, someone (was, were) curious about the
  presidents ties to Skull and Bones. Bush left
  the room abruptly when he (was, were) asked about
  his links to the secret society. Perhaps the
  public will never know what really goes on in
  Skull and Bones.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Example Underline the subject and underline the
verb in the parentheses.

• Example The National Guard (is, are) a very
  structured organization.
• The National Guard (is, are) a very
  structured organization.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 1. Nantha Kumars family (is, are) middle class.
  They (live, lives) in a beautiful community near
  Austin, Texas. The population (is, are) around
  50,000 residents.
• 1. Nantha Kumars family (is, are) middle class.
  They (live, lives) in a beautiful community near
  Austin, Texas. The population (is, are) around
  50,000 residents.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 2. Although his siblings (have, has) succeeded
  in various careers, Nantha (have, has) had many
  problems over the years. The police (have, has)
  visited his home many times because he (have,
  has) driven too fast or created a disturbance.
  Some of Nanthas crimes (has, have) been serious.
  A local gang (has, have) robbed several stores.
  Last year, a jury (was, were) asked to decide
  whether Nantha (was, were) part of that gang.
  Nanthas friends (was, were) convicted, but he
  (was, were) released.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 2. Although his siblings (have, has) succeeded
  in various careers, Nantha (have, has) had many
  problems over the years. The police (have, has)
  visited his home many times because he (have,
  has) driven too fast or created a disturbance.
  Some of Nanthas crimes (has, have) been serious.
  A local gang (has, have) robbed several stores.
  Last year, a jury (was, were) asked to decide
  whether Nantha (was, were) part of that gang.
  Nanthas friends (was, were) convicted, but he
  (was, were) released.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 3. Nanthas father (want, wants) him to join
  the National Guard. The National Guard (finance,
  finances) student educations. The military
  (force, forces) irresponsible young people to
  grow up quickly. However, Nanthas extended
  family (do, does) not think he should join.
• 3. Nanthas father (want, wants) him to join
  the National Guard. The National Guard (finance,
  finances) student educations. The military
  (force, forces) irresponsible young people to
  grow up quickly. However, Nanthas extended
  family (do, does) not think he should join.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 6
Underline the subjects and underline the verbs in
the parentheses.

• 4. Nanthas grandparents (plan, plans) to pay
  for his college education. His family (hope,
  hopes) that he will become a more responsible
  citizen.
• 4. Nanthas grandparents (plan, plans) to pay
  for his college education. His family (hope,
  hopes) that he will become a more responsible
  citizen.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 7
Example Correct subject-verb agreement errors. If
the sentence is correct, write C.

• Example Has you ever won a competition?
• Have you ever won a competition?

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 7
Correct any subject-verb agreement errors. If the
sentence is correct, write C.

• 1. There is many athletic scholarships in the
  college.
• 1. There are many athletic scholarships in the
  college.
• 2. Has many students benefited from the
  scholarships?
• 2. Have many students benefited from the
  scholarships?
• 3. Does athletes get preferential treatment?
• 3. Do athletes get preferential treatment?

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 7
Correct any subject-verb agreement errors. If the
sentence is correct, write C.

• 4. Is there a reason to stop giving scholarships
  to athletes?
• 4. C
• 5. There is many pressures on student athletes.
• 5. There are many pressures on student athletes.
• 6. Why do Wayne Brydon want to play basketball
  professionally?
• 6. Why does Wayne Brydon want to play basketball
  professionally?

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 7
Correct any subject-verb agreement errors. If the
sentence is correct, write C.

• 7. Do female athletes have the same
  opportunities?
• 7. C
• 8. According to Selma Rowen, there have not been
  enough attention given to academically successful
  students.
• 8. According to Selma Rowen, there has not been
  enough attention given to academically successful
  students.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 7
Correct any subject-verb agreement errors. If the
sentence is correct, write C.

• 9. On the other hand, there is many people who
  support athletes.
• 9. On the other hand, there are many people who
  support athletes.
• 10. In addition to doing their course work, do
  college athletes have to train for several hours
  each day?
• 10. C

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Example Underline the subject, add parentheses
around any words between subject and verb, and
circle correct form of verb.

• Example One of the most controversial issues on
  campus is, are affirmative action.
• One (of the most controversial issues on
  campus) is, are affirmative action.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 1. Some colleges in this country have, has more
  relaxed admission standards for students from
  ethnic minorities. Such colleges, with good
  reason, want, wants to have a vibrant and diverse
  student population. However, arguing that they
  have been discriminated against, students from
  across the nation have, has sued their colleges.
  Judges in courtrooms have, has had to consider
  whether affirmative action is unfair.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 1. Some colleges (in this country) have, has
• more relaxed admission standards for
• students from ethnic minorities. Such colleges,
• (with good reason), want, wants to have a
• vibrant and diverse student population.
• However, arguing that they have been
• discriminated against, students (from across
• the nation) have, has sued their colleges.
• Judges (in courtrooms) have, has had to
• consider whether affirmative action is unfair.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 2. People in favor of affirmative action have,
  has compelling arguments. Historically, some
  ethnic groups in the United States has, have not
  had access to a higher education. Many factors
  such as poverty contribute, contributes to the
  problem. University of California professor
  Norman Matloff, in an article for Asian Week,
  suggest, suggests that society suffers when there
  is a large, poorly educated underclass.
  Additionally, affirmative action help, helps
  create a diverse student body.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 2. People (in favor of affirmative action) have,
• has compelling arguments. Historically, some
  ethnic
• groups (in the United States) has, have not had
• access to a higher education. Many factors (such
  as
• poverty) contribute, contributes to the problem.
• University of California professor Norman
  Matloff, (in
• an article for Asian Week,) suggest, suggests
  that
• society suffers when there is a large, poorly
  educated
• underclass. Additionally, affirmative action
  help, helps
• create a diverse student body.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 3. Opponents of affirmative action feel, feels
  that admissions should be based purely on test
  scores. Barbara Grutter, a white student and an
  applicant to the University of Michigan, argue,
  argues that affirmative action is reverse
  discrimination. One of her best arguments is, are
  compelling Grutter, as a forty-year-old single
  mother, add, adds to the universitys diversity.
  On June 23, 2003, a decision about Grutters
  affirmative action case was, were made. Although
  justices in the Supreme Court were, was divided,
  they ruled that race can be used as one of the
  factors in college admissions.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 3. Opponents (of affirmative action) feel, feels
  that
• admissions should be based purely on test
  scores.
• Barbara Grutter, (a white student and an
  applicant to
• the University of Michigan), argue, argues that
• affirmative action is reverse discrimination.
  One (of her
• best arguments) is, are compelling Grutter,
  (as a
• forty-year-old single mother, add, adds to the
• universitys diversity. On June 23, 2003, a
  decision
• (about Grutters affirmative action case) was,
  were
• made. Although justices in the Supreme Court
  were,
• was divided, they ruled that race can be used as
  one
• of the factors in college admissions.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 8
Underline the subject, add parentheses around any
words between subject and verb, and circle
correct form of verb.

• 4. For some people, regulations to safeguard
  affirmative action help, helps equalize
  opportunities in our society. For others, such
  regulations is, are unfair to certain groups.
  What is your opinion?
• 4. For some people, regulations (to safeguard
• affirmative action) help, helps equalize
• opportunities in our society. For others, such
• regulations is, are unfair to certain groups.
  What is
• your opinion?

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 9
Example Correct subject-verb agreement errors.

• Example The English department has a help
  center that open on weekdays.
• The English department has a help center
  that opens on weekdays.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 9
Correct subject-verb agreement errors.

• 1. Students who needs help with their English can
  go to the help center. My friend who never speak
  English at home often goes to the help center. He
  does exercises that helps him. He says that the
  woman who work there is friendly.
• 1. Students who need help with their English can
  go to the help center. My friend who never speaks
  English at home often goes to the help center. He
  does exercises that helps him. He says that the
  woman who works there is friendly.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 9
Correct subject-verb agreement errors.

• 2. There is some computers in the help center. If
  a student who have an assignment due need to use
  a computer, one is available. There is also
  several tutors available who help the students.
• 2. There are some computers in the help center.
  If a student who has an assignment due needs to
  use a computer, one is available. There are also
  several tutors available who help the students.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementPractice 9
Correct subject-verb agreement errors.

• 3. Sometimes the administrators who control the
  budget threatens to close the help center. When
  that happens, students who uses the center
  protest. Then the center remains open.
• 3. Sometimes the administrators who control the
  budget threaten to close the help center. When
  that happens, students who use the center
  protest. Then the center remains open.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Example Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• Example This college campus look peaceful.
• This college campus looks peaceful.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• 1. Two years ago, Elmira Reed left home for the
  first time and went to her state college. Today,
  Reed, a biology major, has a private dorm room on
  campus. She admits that she love the feeling of
  independence. However, last March, Reeds purse
  and book bag was stolen from her car, and in May,
  there was robberies in several dorm rooms.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• 1. Two years ago, Elmira Reed left home for the
  first time and went to her state college. Today,
  Reed, a biology major, has a private dorm room on
  campus. She admits that she loves the feeling of
  independence. However, last March, Reeds purse
  and book bag were stolen from her car, and in
  May, there were robberies in several dorm rooms.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• 2. College campuses is not always the peaceful
  and safe places that they appears to be. In fact,
  according to the New York Times Magazine, there
  is over eight assaults or other violent crimes
  per year on the average college or university
  campus. However, if each student take a few
  simple precautions, he or she can reduce the risk
  of being a crime victim.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• 2. College campuses are not always the peaceful
  and safe places that they appear to be. In fact,
  according to the New York Times Magazine, there
  are over eight assaults or other violent crimes
  per year on the average college or university
  campus. However, if each student takes a few
  simple precautions, he or she can reduce the risk
  of being a crime victim.

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Chapter 25 Subject-Verb AgreementFinal Review
Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

• 3. First, everyone who live in campus dorms need
  to act responsibly. Neither Reed nor her roommate
  take proper precautions. Sometimes, when Reeds
  roommate go out for the evening, she posts
  information about her whereabouts on her room
  door. However, such information provide thieves
  with an invitation to break in. Students should
  not leave notes posted on their doors, and they
  should always lock their room doors even if they
  plan to be absent for only a short while.

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• 3. First, everyone who lives in campus dorms
  needs to act responsibly. Neither Reed nor her
  roommate takes proper precautions. Sometimes,
  when Reeds roommate goes out for the evening,
  she posts information about her whereabouts on
  her room door. However, such information provides
  thieves with an invitation to break in. Students
  should not leave notes posted on their doors, and
  they should always lock their room doors even if
  they plan to be absent for only a short while.

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• 4. Furthermore, students should familiarize
  themselves with campus security locations. There
  is usually call boxes in certain buildings, and
  students should know where to find those
  emergency phones. Also, if someone want to study
  in a secluded location at night, he or she should
  inform campus security. Some campuses has walk
  home services for students who uses the library
  late at night. New students need to find out what
  the campus has to offer.

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• 4. Furthermore, students should familiarize
  themselves with campus security locations. There
  are usually call boxes in certain buildings, and
  students should know where to find those
  emergency phones. Also, if someone wants to study
  in a secluded location at night, he or she should
  inform campus security. Some campuses have walk
  home services for students who use the library
  late at night. New students need to find out what
  the campus has to offer.

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• 5. Ultimately, anyone who live on campus need to
  think about security. If nobody take precautions,
  then more robberies will occur. Remember that
  colleges are public places buildings are open
  late, and there is not always a lot of security
  guards on campus. Therefore, it is important to
  be sensible.

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• 5. Ultimately, anyone who lives on campus needs
  to think about security. If nobody takes
  precautions, then more robberies will occur.
  Remember that colleges are public places
  buildings are open late, and there are not always
  a lot of security guards on campus. Therefore, it
  is important to be sensible.