Study Guide Practice Tests
EXERCISE 3.16PT - Proofreading Sentences for Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:
In most of the following sentences, a verb does not agree with its subject, or pronoun does not agree with its antecedent. For each sentence underline the incorrect VERB or PRONOUN, followed by the correct form on the following line. If the sentence is correct, write C. Follow the rules for standard written English.
1.
Although the inn welcomed tourists, cars and buses was seldom seen parked there. _________
2.
Every attempt Gary made to ford the streams were unsuccessful. __________
3.
After graduation everybody in the group went their own way. __________
4.
When the truck overturned, a herd of cattle were sets free on the expressway. __________
5.
Few of the new styles appeal to me. __________
6.
Either Joyce or Eugene have been chosen as freshman editor of the school paper. __________
7.
Our club is a tightly knit group, and every member has an equal voice. __________
8.
A major concern among student are their grades. __________
9.
Two weeks were not enough time to prepare for our trip. __________
10.
Not one of our tomato plants are producing any fruit, but the green beans seem to be thriving.
11.
Everyone brought their own records to the party, but no one wanted to sort out the records at the end of the evening. __________
12.
Each of the six-week-old kittens was finally given away. __________
13.
Neither of your stories sound believable, but the second one is at least interesting. __________
14.
Most of the stew have been eaten by now. __________
15.
Many of their experiments have failed, but Dr. Jenkins and his assistant never gives up hope.
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16.
Richard, along with many others, don’t always concentrate hard enough on math problems.
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17.
There is a brush, a comb and a mirror on the dresser top. __________
18.
“Birches” are a beautiful poem by Robert Frost. ___________
19.
Many a sailor have perished on this coast, crashing on its partly submerged rocks. __________
20.
Measles have been almost completely conquered by a vaccine. __________
EXERCISE 4.B
Identifying Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronoun-Agreement in Sentences.
In most of the following sentences, a verb does not agree with its subject, or pronoun does not agree with its antecedent. For each sentence underline the incorrect VERB or PRONOUN, followed by the correct form on the following line. If the sentence is correct, write C. Follow the rules for standard written English.
1.
Both Sid and Nikki like their new neighborhood. __________
2.
Niether of the transmitters were affected by the storm. __________

3.
Antonio, in addition to the other singers, were ready for the competition to start. __________
4.
One of the local police officers was the top scorer on the rifle range today. __________
5.
Neither John nor Bruce has recovered from their disastrous camping trip. __________
6.
The Three Little Pigs are my young nephews’ all-time favorite animated movie. __________
7.
There was a set of salt-and-pepper shakers on the counter. __________
8.
Where is the Athletics Department? __________
9.
Each of the waitresses were hurrying as fast as possible. __________
10.
A few of the crowd was murmuring impatiently. __________
11.
Either Lois or Maria is in charge of the equipment. __________
12.
Every one of those cattle are going to have to be rounded up. __________
13.
An additional feature of these models in the built-in GPS. ___________
14.
Is there any of those peanuts left? __________
15.
Somebody has gone off and left their car running. __________
16.
If anybody calls, them them I’ll be back by this evening. __________
17.
Each team has its own colors and symbol. __________
18.
One of the goats were nibbling on a discarded popcorn box. __________
19.
Here’s the pair of gloves that you forgot. __________
20.
Are there no end to these questions? __________
EXERCISE 4.18.PT - Proofreading Sentences for Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:
In most of the following sentences, a verb does not agree with its subject, or pronoun does not agree with its antecedent. For each sentence underline the incorrect VERB or PRONOUN, followed by the correct form on the following line. If the sentence is correct, write C. Follow the rules for standard written English.
1.
There was women, as well as men, who set out on the perilous journey into new territory.
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2.
Everyone who words at the machines wears goggles to protect their eyes. __________
3.
The test results showed that about 80 percent of the class was in the average group.
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4.
A hostile crowd gathered outside the courtroom to show their disapproval of the verdict.
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5.
Many of Gwendolyn Brooks’ early poems was printed in the Chicago Defender. __________
6.
Bronzeville Boys and Girls are a collection of her poems.
7.
None of the travelers went to their seats immediately, making passage through the aisle impossible. __________
8.
Jesse, who don’t like classical music, was not pleased to learn that the evening’s concert was all
Haydn. __________
9.
Neither of the candidates has prepared his speech. __________
10.
Their biggest problems are apathy and indecision. __________

11.
Mr. Ortega, in association with other members of his firm, have established a scholarship fund for art students. __________
12.
To apply for the scholarship, a student must submit at least four samples of their work.
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13.
Every teacher in the audience hopes that their pupil will win. __________
14.
Chester or Nina, I think, have the best chance of winning.
15.
About half the dog owners at the dog show was complaining about the judges’ incompetence and threatening to remove their dogs. __________
16.
For Ellen, one of those exasperating people who is always late, eight o’clock means half past nine. __________
17.
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Golding is repairing the roof now. __________
18.
My committee is preparing their speeches for Tuesday’s meeting. __________
19.
Neither the lawyer nor the defendants were satisfied with the judge’s decision. __________
20.
All of the bread are on the table. __________
EXERCISE 5.23.PT - Proofreading Sentences for Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:
In most of the following sentences, a verb does not agree with its subject, or pronoun does not agree with its antecedent. For each sentence underline the incorrect VERB or PRONOUN, followed by the correct form on the following line. If the sentence is correct, write C. Follow the rules for standard written English.
1.
Half the members of my history class this year is in the National Honors Society. __________
2.
Over one thousand miles of tunnels travels through El Tieniente, the largest copper mine in the world. __________
3.
After a tree has been cut down, the number of rings in the cross section is significant.
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4.
The sum of the rings divided by two tell you the age of the tree. __________
5.
My English teacher announced a short-story context; some of the students in my homeroom plans to enter it. __________
6.
Every one of the English Department teachers have volunteered to judge the contest.
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7.
Advances in medical research has nearly eradicated many childhood diseases. __________
8.
Lightning, which is a form of electricity, usually strikes the highest or tallest object around.
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9.
Everybody who are caught out in the open during a lightning storm should lie down on the ground. __________
10.
If he already has a pair of pliers, he can exchange them for something else at the hardware store.
11.
Each Fourth of July my entire family gather to watch the fireworks display at the municipal stadium. __________

12.
For as long as I can remember, the fireworks display have always started with the arrival of three airborne parachutists. __________
13.
When the six o’clock news come on, be sure to listen to the weather forecast. __________
14.
Either drizzle or heavy rain is supposed to be headed this way. __________
15.
If you see either Veronica or Sabrena in the cafeteria, tell them that I can’t meet them after school today. __________
16.
Neither Adrianne nor Lillian expect to make the varsity softball team this year, but both girls are trying out for it. _________
17.
To learn more about our city government, our civics class plan to invite various guest speakers to school. __________
18.
Included on our list is the mayor, a lawyer, a probations officer, a police officer, and a local or state representative. __________
19.
Unfortunately, neither Mayor Ella Hanson nor Mrs. Ann Powell, her top aide, have answered our invitations. __________
20.
Listening to guest speakers explain and discuss their jobs make the class period pass quickly.__________