Exercise
Subject-Verb Agreement: Intervening Prepositional Phrases
Practice identifying the true subject when prepositional phrases stand between the subject and the verb. Ensure correct subject-verb agreement despite distracting words.
Questions
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MultiChoice
The wooden box of heavy history books _____ on the study desk.
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MultiChoice
The talented leader of the traditional dancers _____ every step.
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MultiChoice
The eager players on the varsity soccer team _____ every afternoon.
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MultiChoice
The bright color of the new curtains _____ the freshly painted walls.
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MultiChoice
The youngest members of the school choir _____ delightfully.
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MultiChoice
The delicious smell of chocolate chip cookies _____ the kitchen.
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MultiChoice
The energetic children in the neighborhood park _____ tag after class.
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MultiChoice
The experienced driver of those large yellow buses _____ safely.
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MultiChoice
The solar lights along the winding pathway _____ brightly at night.
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MultiChoice
The detailed summary of these complicated news articles _____ short.
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MultiChoice
The total cost of these brand-new laptops _____ overwhelming.
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MultiChoice
The nervous students near the auditorium stage _____ waiting quietly.