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My pencil and notebook was sitting side by side on the counter. |
| | A) | My pencil and notebook was sat side by side on the counter. |
| | B) | My pencil and notebook were sat side by side on the counter. |
| | C) | My pencil and notebook were sitting side by side on the counter. |
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There's several things everyone should know before taking up cross-stitch. |
| | A) | There was several things everyone should know before taking up cross-stitch. |
| | B) | There are several things everyone should know before taking up cross-stitch. |
| | C) | There is several things everyone should know before taking up cross-stitch. |
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Either my neighbor's dog or the Johnson's two collies is responsible for the mess in my backyard. |
| | A) | Either my neighbor's dog or the Johnson's two collies is responsible for the mess in my backyard. |
| | B) | Either my neighbor's dog or the Johnson's two collies was responsible for the mess in my backyard. |
| | C) | Either my neighbor's dog or the Johnson's two collies are responsible for the mess in my backyard. |
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This year's senior class are as talented as any we have had. |
| | A) | This year's senior class is as talented as any we have had. |
| | B) | This year's senior class am as talented as any we have had. |
| | C) | This year's senior class were as talented as any we have had. |
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The latest sports cars built by the always-creative Foxworth Motor Company is causing quite a sensation. |
| | A) | The latest sports cars built by the always-creative Foxworth Motor Company was causing quite a sensation. |
| | B) | The latest sports cars built by the always-creative Foxworth Motor Company are causing quite a sensation. |
| | C) | The latest sports cars built by the always-creative Foxworth Motor Company am causing quite a sensation. |
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Joe's mountain bike and his calculator has been invaluable to him. |
| | A) | Joe's mountain bike and his calculator have been invaluable to him. |
| | B) | Joe's mountain bike and his calculator is invaluable to him. |
| | C) | Joe's mountain bike and his calculator was invaluable to him. |
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Correct errors in subject-verb agreement by choosing the correct revision offered below each of the numbered exercises. The numbers in brackets [ ] identify each sentence.
Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentences [1]and [2]? |
| | A) | Marriage are a funny thing. Many people I have talked to believes that it is the greatest living arrangement in the world, but many others-a good example is my best friend Tony-thinks marriage is "for the birds." |
| | B) | Marriage is a funny thing. Many people I have talked to believe that it is the greatest living arrangement in the world, but many others-a good example is my best friend Tony-think marriage is "for the birds." |
| | C) | Marriage is a funny thing. Many people I have talked to believe that it is the greatest living arrangement in the world, but many others-a good example is my best friend Tony-thinks marriage is "for the birds." |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentence [3]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | I know that many factors contributes to how each of us view marriage, but perhaps the most powerful factor, and the most obvious one, is our direct experience with marriage. |
| | B) | I know that many factors contribute to how each of us view marriage, but perhaps the most powerful factor, and the most obvious one, are our direct experience with marriage. |
| | C) | I know that many factors contribute to how each of us views marriage, but perhaps the most powerful factor, and the most obvious one, is our direct experience with marriage. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentences [4] and [5]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | For example, if we are fortunate enough to have grown up in a household with two happy, loving parents who respect each other, we probably view marriage in a favorable light. However, if we have experienced problems in the marriage of our parents or someone else close to us, we probably approaches it with skepticism, at the very least. |
| | B) | For example, if we are fortunate enough to have grown up in a household with two happy, loving parents who respect each other, we probably view marriage in a favorable light. However, if we have experienced problems in the marriage of our parents or someone else close to us, we probably approach it with skepticism, at the very least. |
| | C) | For example, if we are fortunate enough to have grown up in a household with two happy, loving parents who respecting each other, we probably view marriage in a favorable light. However, if we have experienced problems in the marriage of our parents or someone else close to us, we probably approaches it with skepticism, at the very least. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentence [6]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | The truth is, however, that marriage is neither good nor bad, and one couple's experience does not necessarily determine their child's future as a spouse. |
| | B) | The truth is, however, that marriage is neither good nor bad, and one couple's experience do not necessarily determine their child's future as a spouse. |
| | C) | The truth is, however, that marriage are neither good nor bad, and one couple's experience does not necessarily determine their child's future as a spouse. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentences [7] and [8]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | The key to successful marriage is finding an individual to marry who catch your eye and whom you love and respect. It also helps if that special person make you laugh. |
| | B) | The key to successful marriage is finding an individual to marry who catch your eye and whom you love and respect. It also helps if that special person makes you laugh. |
| | C) | The key to successful marriage is finding an individual to marry who catches your eye and whom you love and respect. It also helps if that special person makes you laugh. |
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