Quizzes: Newswriting Tips > Rules of grammar

For each of the following, indicate the best answer.

1		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	None of the dogs has ventured into the pit.
			B)	None of the dogs have ventured into the pit.
2		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	None of them have joined forces in their quest for supremacy.
			B)	None of them has joined forces in their quest for supremacy.
3		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	The team has been performing poorly. They have lost their last three games.
			B)	The team has been performing poorly. It has lost its last three games.
4		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Bonds hit two homers, doubled twice and tripled in the Giants' win.
			B)	Bonds hit two homers, doubling twice and tripling in the Giants' win.
5		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Either Jacqui or Paul are guilty of the crime.
			B)	Either Jacqui or Paul is guilty of the crime.
6		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Neither the teacher nor her students were in the room during the earthquake.
			B)	Neither the teacher nor her students was in the room during the earthquake.
7		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	It's time for you to learn the truth.
			B)	Its time for you to learn the truth.
8		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	The spy, whose code name is "Neo," left a cryptic message.
			B)	The spy, who's code name is "Neo," left a cryptic message.
9		Choose "a," "b," or "c" below.
			A)	Hollister couldn't stand it when they left they're stereo playing.
			B)	Hollister couldn't stand it when they left their stereo playing.
			C)	Hollister couldn't stand it when they left there stereo playing.
10		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	He held its collar in his left hand.
			B)	He held it's collar in his left hand.
11		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Like Willie did in his factory, so would Charlie.
			B)	As Willie did in his factory, so would Charlie.