It seems like you're looking for a quick check on subject and verb agreement, possibly for an exercise or a quiz labeled "7A."
Here are some simple rules and examples to help you with subject-verb agreement:
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Singular subjects take singular verbs:
- Example: "The dog barks." (not "bark")
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Plural subjects take plural verbs:
- Example: "The dogs bark." (not "barks")
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When the subject is separated from the verb by phrases, the verb must still agree with the subject:
- Example: "The team of players is practicing." (not "are practicing")
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Compound subjects connected by "and" take a plural verb:
- Example: "The cat and dog are friends." (not "is")
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Subjects connected by "or" or "nor" require a verb that agrees with the nearest subject:
- Example: "Either the manager or the employees are responsible." (if "employees" is closest)
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Indefinite pronouns generally take singular verbs:
- Example: "Everyone is welcome." (not "are")
Quick Check Questions:
- The group of students (is/are) going on a trip.
- Neither the cat nor the dogs (was/were) at the park.
- Each of the players (has/have) a uniform.
- The books on the table (belongs/belong) to the library.
- A bouquet of flowers (was/were) on the table.
Answers:
- is
- were
- has
- belong
- was
Feel free to modify this information or let me know if you need more specific exercises!