Subject and Verb Agreement in Inverted Sentences
Assess
A
In the space provided, write the correct form of the verb needed to complete each
sentence correctly.
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3.
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6.
Enrique.
7.
Mr. Hammock.
Below the ship (was, were) the ocean depths, dark and mysterious.
Reporting to the class (was, were) two students, Inez and Patrick.
There (is, are) many reasons you should not take that risk,
On the table (is, are) several platters, loaded with sandwiches.
"Here (is, are) the keys, Ms. Gustafson," replied Beth.
Leading the field (was, were) two candidates, Ms. Paley and
Hanging on the side of the warehouse (was, were) two signs,
warning against trespassing.
B Underline the item in parentheses that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
1. Here (is, are) the instructions for installing the printer.
2. "On the table (is, are) two folders," Peter said. "Bring me the orange one."
3. Scribbled in the margin (was, were) the editor's comments.
4. (There's, There are) only one brand of socks available at the store.
5. Rushing out of the building (was, were) two ladies, each with a shopping bag.
6. Near the shed (was, were) a barbecue grill, equipped with many handy features.
7. Hanging from the ceiling (was, were) two lanterns that looked like valuable
antiques.