First, find the simple subject in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
One belief of these herders (is/are) that they are the rightful custodians of all cattle.

Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

Nicole hated walking the refractory pack of dogs down the street because they...

First, find the simple subject in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
The Masai of East Africa (is/are) nomads who have maintained a distinctive culture throughout many centuries.

Some of the following sentences have an error in formal, standard usage. Cross out each error and write the correct usage above it. If a sentence has no error, write C at the end of the sentence.

Their predators of snakes.

Underline the word or word group that is correct according to formal, standard usage.

We are delighted now because more birds visit our patio (than, then) we ever expected,

Write the verb in each sentence. Then write the verb’s subject along with an S if the subject is singular and a P if the subject is plural. Do not forget that some verbs occur as verb phrases.
They are tremendous users of carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

The senator recanted his controversial statement because it...

Find the simple subject or subjects in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
A translation of the name Hong Kong (is/are) the words “fragrant harbor.”

First, find the simple subject in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
Until they become warriors, the males in this culture (has/have) to postpone marriage.

Some of the following sentences have an error in formal, standard usage. Cross out each error and write the correct usage above it. If a sentence has no error, write C at the end of the sentence.

Secretary birds can beat a snake with their wings.

Find the simple subject or subjects in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
The contrasting examples of ancient and modern architectural design there (seems/seem) a challenge to the senses.

Write the verb in each sentence. Then write the verb’s subject along with an S if the subject is singular and a P if the subject is plural. Do not forget that some verbs occur as verb phrases.
The burning and decomposition of the felled trees add to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Some of the following sentences have an error in formal, standard usage. Cross out each error and write the correct usage above it. If a sentence has no error, write C at the end of the sentence.

The bird in that there picture used its foot to attack the snake.

First, find the simple subject in each of the following sentences. Then write on your paper the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
A young Masai man with good hunting skills (gains/gain) the respect of his people.