For the sentence below, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Example 1. Mary and Pam will have the opportunity to prove (herself, $\underline{\text{themselves}}$) at the concert.

Neither Marco nor Juan agreed to give (his, their) opinion on the subject.

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

Example 1. Every teacher and student ( $\underline{\text{is}}$, are) invited to the auditorium for the concert.

Many a family (has, have) either a dog or cat as a pet.

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

Example 1. The news about the earthquake ($\text{\underline{\text{was}}}$ was, were) a shock to everyone.

The coach explained that gymnastics (is, are) a good sport for improving flexibility.

On the line, write S for each singular word and P for each plural word.

Example $\underline{\text{P}}$ 1. several

_____vegetables

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

Example 1. Several of the boys were awarded medals for $\underline{\text{their}}$ charity work.

One of the lizards on the patio had a twig in ________mouth.

Complete the sentence by underlining the pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Then, underline the antecedent twice. If the antecedent is a relative pronoun, circle the word to which the relative pronoun refers.

I like studying economics. I find (them, it) very interesting.

If the verb in a sentence does not agree with its subject, cross out the incorrect verb and write the correct verb above it. If a sentence is already correct, write C above it.

Most of the children does their homework in study hall.

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.

The boy in the blue sweater just dropped ________notebook and calculator.

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.

Three months (is, are) the training period for Susan's new job.

In the following sentence, two verbs appear in parentheses. Underline the verb that agrees with its subject.

Example 1. Some members of the Spanish club (has, $\underline{\text{have}}$) been studying Mexico.

The capital of Mexico (is, are) Mexico City.

Change the sentence below according to the directions given in parentheses. If necessary, change the forms of verbs, pronouns; or other words in the sentence. Cross out words you are changing, and write the new words above the old words.

Most of the students in the class want to work on the play, however (Change Most of the students to Almost every student.)

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.

Almost every game we play in gym (is, are) strenuous.

In the sentence, the contractions don't and doesn't appear in parentheses. Underline the contraction that agrees in number with its subject.

A desert (don't, doesn't) get much rain.

For the sentence below, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Example 1. The bees that were in (its, $\underline{\text{their}}$) hive came out and, stung Fernando.

My uncle Joe is a person who treats (their, his) friends with the utmost kindness.