For the following sentence, choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Example 1. Three fourths of my classmates (is, $\underline{\text{are}}$) studying Spanish.

Half of the apples (was, were) rotten.

The sentence contains a blank where the pronoun should be. Complete the sentence by inserting a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent.

Example 1. Either Patrick or Ted will bring $\underline{\text{his}}$ guitar to the party.

Neither my aunt Barbara nor my aunt Margaret liked ________ new haircut.

In the sentence below, two verbs appear in parentheses verb form. Underline the correct form of the verb. Then, circle the subject of the sentence.

Everything about the concert (was, were) thrilling.

For the sentence below, underline the correct form of the verb or pronoun in parentheses.

Example 1. Two thirds of our assignment ( $\underline{\text{has}}$, have) been completed.

Despite many hours of grueling practice, neither of the teams (is, are) ready for the playoffs.

There is a chance that the verb does not agree with its subject in the sentence. Strike through each wrong verb. Then, write the correct form above it. If a verb form is already correct, write $C$ above it.

The chef and his assistant cooks excellent dishes.

Complete the sentence by inserting at least one pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Then, underline the antecedent.

Example 1. Each $\underline{\text{girl}}$ waited for $\underline{\text{her}}$ mother outside the building after school.

Sophia said that To Kill a Mockingbird is________ favorite novel.