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Select the correct answer—(a) or (b)—in the following sentences:

1
Friedman was (a) liable (b) likely to vote against the bill.
A)liable
B)likely
2
He acted to (a) insure (b) ensure that the governor supported the bill.
A)insure
B)ensure
3
Neither Haffner nor Johnston (a) is (b) are in favor of the legislation.
A)is
B)are
4
The committee reported (a) it (b) they could hold the bill.
A)it
B)they
5
The bill is one of several bills that (a) is (b) are on the agenda.
A)is
B)are







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