Question

B. Writing Sentences
Complete each of these sentences by adding a present-tense verb as described in the parentheses. Add any other needed words.
EXAMPLE (singular verb)
Three-tenths of the wall is already painted.
1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee
For use with Pupil's Edition pp. 138-140
GRAMMAR, USAGE,

Answer 1

AND MECHANICS COMPLETELY REVISED Fourth Course
By Joyce Armstrong Carroll and Edward E. Wilson

1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team is practicing every day.
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team are working hard to improve their skills.
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths of the students in the class are participating in the project.
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths of the pizza has been eaten.
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee organizes the annual school dance.
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee are finalizing the details for the upcoming dance.