In the following sentences if the verb does not agree with its subject, cross out the incorrect verb form and write the correct form above it. If the verb already agrees with the subject, write C above the verb.

Example 1. The films in the class that $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{is}}}{\sout{\text{are}}}$ on film history included a clip of Marceau.

The French mime Marcel Marceau, who was born in $1923$, performs with graceful simplicity.

In the following sentence, a verb does not agree with its subject, or a pronoun does not agree with its antecedent. Cross out any incorrect verb or pronoun. Then, above it, write the correct form. If the sentence is already correct, write C next to its number.

Examples:

Most were satisfied with $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{their}}}{\sout{\text{his or her}}}$ grade.

A squirrel or a bird $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{has}}}{\sout{\text{have}}}$ been eating the blackberries off the vine.

Two thirds of the day were spent getting the car repaired.

Circle the antecedent in each sentence. Then, underline the pronoun or pronoun group in parentheses that agrees with the antecedent.

Example: Either $\boxed{\text{{John}}}$ or $\boxed{\text{{Dylan}}}$ will spend (their, $\underline{{his}}$) afternoon posting playbills.

Actors and stagehands posed for (their, his or her) photograph.

Some of these sentences contain subjects and verbs that do not agree in number. Other sentences are awkward constructions. Revise the sentences to make them clear and correct.

Example 1. Neither steak nor pasta are on my grocery list. $\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{Neither steak nor pasta is on my grocery list.}}$

Does the juniors or the seniors share your lunch period __________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Above the indefinite pronoun in each sentence, write S if it is singular or P if it is plural. Then, underline the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Example: $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{S}}}{{\text{Everyone}}}$ who likes vegetables (enjoy, $\underline{{enjoys}}$) this meal.

Everybody in the meeting (agrees, agree) with your position.

Underline the verb in parentheses that agrees with the compound subject of the sentence.

Example 1. Natural disasters and shipwrecks ( $\underline{\text{fascinate}}$, fascinates) many people.

The book’s writer and photographer (is, are) Dr. Jimenez.

In the following sentences, underline the subject. If the subject and verb do not agree, cross out the incorrect verb form and write the correct form above it. If the verb already agrees with the subject, write C above the verb.

Example 1. There $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{are}}}{\sout{\text{is}}}$ four place $\underline{\text{settings}}$ on the dining table.

The doctor’s first priority was the patients in the waiting room.

In the following sentences, underline the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject.

Example: These maps, not the globe, ($\underline{contain}$, contains) the needed details.

The offices of Argentina’s president (is, are) housed within.

On the lines provided, write S if the noun or pronoun is singular or write P if it is plural.

Examples:

$\underline{\color{#c34632}{P}}$ catalogs

$\underline{\color{#c34632}{S}}$ it

______women

Circle the antecedent in each sentence, and underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with it.

Example: Where did your $\boxed{\text{{brothers}}}$ buy (his, $\underline{{their}}$) new skis?

After the rock climbers checked the equipment, (he, they) began the steep ascent.

Underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with the collective noun.

Example: The troop always waits near the barracks for ($\underline{{its}}$, their) commander.

A number of trophies sat in (its, their) designated places in the trophy case.

Above the relative pronoun in the sentence, write S if it refers to a singular antecedent or P if it refers to a plural antecedent. Then, on the line provided, write a pronoun that agrees with the relative pronoun.

Example. Saint Bernards are dogs $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{P}}}{{\text{that}}}$ are valued for $\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{their}}$ pleasant nature.

The movie, which featured Tom Hanks in _________ leading role, was a success.

In each of the following sentences, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Example: Three fourths of the casserole is gone; we ate (them, $\underline{{it}}$) at lunch.

Twenty-five percent of the price is marked off; (this, these) should equal five dollars.

Circle the antecedent in each sentence. Then, underline the pronoun or pronoun group in parentheses that agrees with the antecedent.

Example 1. Everybody in the chemistry lab must wear (their, $\underline{\text{his or her}}$) safety goggles.

Because Luis is allergic to eggs, he avoids eating (it, them).