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S-5 Subject-Verb Agreement Review
Multiple Choice
Select the correct verb for the blank.
1. Paul Krugman, a newspaper columnist and a professor of economics, _______
complex concepts such as the connection between deregulation and prices.
a. clarifies
b. clarify
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
2. Most of Stephen Greenblatt’s professional writing _______ with Shakespeare.
a. deals
b. deal
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ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
3. One of the contemporary novels that _______ affected me is Khaled Hosseini’s The
Kite Runner.
a. has
b. have
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
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4. From a close reading of Shakespearean texts _______ Stephen Greenblatt’s
speculation about the playwright’s life.
a. comes
b. come
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
5. Each of the candidates _______ claiming victory after the early primaries.
a. was
b. were
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
6. Neither my mother nor my older brothers _______ willing to stand up to my father.
a. was
b. were
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
7. The prom committee _______ arguing for months about location, food, and décor.
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a. has been
b. have been
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
8. The only one of the prom dresses that _______ good on me is the beautiful lavender
one.
a. looks
b. look
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
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9. The last time I checked, there _______ only a few pieces of pizza left.
a. was
b. were
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
10. None of the assignments from Professor Blakely _______ that difficult.
a. seems
b. seem
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
18S-5b Subjects and Verbs Separated by Other Words
Multiple Choice
Select the verb that belongs in the blank.
1. The current population of only two countries, China and India, _______ one billion
each.
a. exceeds
b. exceed
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
2. Osaka, Japan, in addition to Tokyo, _______ home to many people—eleven million, to
be exact.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
3. China’s population in recent years _______ India’s by about 33 percent, but India’s
population is projected to outnumber China’s by 2050.
a. has outnumbered
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b. have outnumbered
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
4. After China and India, the next three most populated countries, in descending order,
_______ the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
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separated.html
5. The smallest of the twenty most populous countries on a list prepared by the United
Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs _______ France at just over sixty
million.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
6. Mexico City along with Tokyo _______ the list of largest urban areas.
a. tops
b. top
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ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
7. Horrific living conditions in places like Darfur _______ local populations in Africa.
a. has decimated
b. have decimated
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
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8. Which one of the following cities _______ the highest population: Dhaka, Karachi,
Delhi, Jakarta, or Osaka?
a. has
b. have
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
9. The populations of the polar bear and penguin _______ every year while human
population increases.
a. decreases
b. decrease
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
10. Sao Paulo, along with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, _______ the list of the
world’s eighteen largest urban areas.
a. makes
b. make
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5b.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5b.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5b-subjects-and-verbs-
separated.html
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S-5c Compound Subjects
Multiple Choice
Select the verb that belongs in each blank.
1. Snow and sleet _______ likely tonight.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
2. My cousin Pedro and my best friend Jane _______ better than to ask me for a loan.
a. knows
b. know
ANS: b
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REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
3. Peanut butter and jelly _______ a popular American sandwich filling.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
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4. Since the day I broke my leg, either my sisters or my brother _______ me wherever I
go.
a. accompanies
b. accompany
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
5. My sisters and my brother _______ over who should take me to the dentist.
a. argues
b. argue
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
6. Driving and talking on a cell phone sometimes _______ to automobile accidents.
a. leads
b. lead
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
7. A dictionary or thesaurus _______ a long-lasting graduation gift.
a. makes
b. make
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
8. Hillary Clinton’s husband and staunch supporter _______ former President Bill
Clinton.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
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9. Whenever the band practices, neither the drummer nor the saxophonists _______ time
to the music.
a. keeps
b. keep
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5c-compound-subjects.html
10. At any Italian restaurant, spaghetti and meatballs _______ what my parents order.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5c.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=21
19
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5c.
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S-5d Subjects That Follow the Verb
Multiple Choice
Select the verb that belongs in the blank.
1. Just below China on the list of the most populous countries _____ India.
a. sits
b. sit
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
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2. Qualifying as the third and fourth most populous countries _____ the United States and
Indonesia.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
3. There _____ far fewer people in Pakistan than in India.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
4. According to population experts, there _____ several ways to count a country’s people.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
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5. Where _____ the population projections for 2015?
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
6. Rounding out the top twenty most populous countries _____ France, just below
Thailand statistically.
a. is
b. are
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
7. _____ more people live in Vietnam or the Philippines?
a. Does
b. Do
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
8. How _____ London’s population compare with New York’s?
a. does
b. do
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ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
9. Ranking fifth and seventh among the world’s most populous cities _____ New York
and Los Angeles, respectively.
a. is
b. are
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
25
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
10. There _____ smaller urban populations in 1950 than today.
a. was
b. were
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5d.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5d.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5d-subjects-that-follow-the-
verb.html
S-5e Collective Nouns
Multiple Choice
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Select the verb that belongs in the blank.
1. The jury _______ order their lunches from various take-out restaurants nearby.
a. has to
b. have to
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
2. Every Tuesday during May, the senior class _______ for the graduation ceremony.
a. practices
b. practice
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
27
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
3. Despite all of the problems with the oldest daughter, the family _______ to get along.
a. has tried
b. have tried
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
4. Marching in unison through the middle of town, the crowd _______ the warnings of
the police.
a. ignores
b. ignore
ANS: a
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REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
5. Heading in all directions, a flock of birds _______ toward the evergreens surrounding
our house.
a. flies
b. fly
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
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6. Having limited authority, the university’s parking committee only _______
recommendations to the administration.
a. makes
b. make
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
7. As the curtain falls, the audience _______ the actors a standing ovation.
a. gives
b. give
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
30
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
8. The jury _______ the judge for a redefinition of “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
a. has asked
b. have asked
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
9. Tired of arguing over new arrangements, the rock band _______ home.
a. has gone
b. have gone
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
10. As we reported earlier, the crowd _______ to various neighborhoods.
a. has dispersed
b. have dispersed
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5e.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=22
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5e.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5e-collective-nouns.html
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S-5f Everyone and Other Indefinite Pronouns
Multiple Choice
Select the verbs that belong in the blanks.
1. Each of the students on the committee _______ hard, so most of the teachers only
_______ to supervise.
a. works; has
b. works; have
c. work; has
d. work; have
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
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2. Because both of the couples _______ traveling to warm climates, many of their joint
trips _______ to the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
a. enjoys; has been
b. enjoys; have been
c. enjoy; has been
d. enjoy; have been
ANS: d
REF: The correct answer is d.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
3. All of the mashed potatoes _______ eaten, but all of the salad _______.
a. was; remains
b. was; remain
c. were; remains
d. were; remain
ANS: c
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REF: The correct answer is c.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
4. None of Todd’s musical talents _______ me because none of his expertise _______ in
classical music.
a. impresses; is
b. impresses; are
c. impress; is
d. impress; are
ANS: c
REF: The correct answer is c.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
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http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
5. Enough of the test _______ challenging, yet several of the questions _______ easy.
a. was; was
b. was; were
c. were; was
d. were; were
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
6. _______ any of the assignments due tomorrow? I know more _______ due next week.
a. Is; is
b. Is; are
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c. Are; is
d. Are; are
ANS: d
REF: The correct answer is d.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
7. Either of the twins _______ well enough for the role, but neither _______ gracefully
enough.
a. sings; dances
b. sings; dance
c. sing; dances
d. sing; dance
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
8. Everyone _______ to help decorate the cookies, but no one _______ to wash the
dishes afterward.
a. wants; offers
b. wants; offer
c. want; offers
d. want; offer
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
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http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
9. _______ someone going to the dance with you? Some of us _______ bringing a date.
a. Is; is
b. Is; are
c. Are; is
d. Are; are
ANS: b
The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
10. Everything on the buffet table _______ delicious; however, few of the guests
_______ to be hungry.
a. looks; seems
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b. looks; seem
c. look; seems
d. look; seem
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5f.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5f.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5f-everyone-and-other-indefinite-
pronouns.html
S-5g Who, That, or Which
Multiple Choice
Select the verb that belongs in the blank.
1. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings contains an anthology that _______
how writers write.
a. shows
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b. show
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
2. Anyone who _______ a book titled Are You Really Going to Eat That? should expect
to be teased by friends who like to cook.
a. has written
b. have written
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
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3. Stephen L. Carter is one of the authors who _______ a position in The Norton Field
Guide to Writing with Readings.
a. argues
b. argue
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
4. Any Tan is best known for The Joy Luck Club, a novel that _______ the relationships
of four Chinese American daughters and their mothers.
a. examines
b. examine
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
5. Denise Noe’s piece “Parallel Worlds” first appeared in the magazine Humanist, which
_______ such topics as politics, popular culture, science, and religion from a humanist
perspective.
a. covers
b. cover
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
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6. Mike Rose has published numerous essays and books that _______ with literacy and
education.
a. deals
b. deal
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
7. Peggy is the only one of my students who _______ research papers ahead of the
deadline.
a. turns in
b. turn in
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
8. The books Cat’s Eye and The Handmaid’s Tale, which _______ by Margaret Atwood,
contributed to her reputation as a gifted novelist.
a. was written
b. were written
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
9. Our instructor told us to pay attention to the endnotes that _______ Diana George’s
essay “Changing the Face of Poverty.”
a. accompanies
b. accompany
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ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
10. Although I like John Updike’s books, he is not one of the novelists who _______ me
awake late at night, devouring page after page.
a. keeps
b. keep
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see S-5g.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook
_ebook/welcome.asp?page=23
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see S-5g.
http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/s-5g-who-that-or-which.html
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