Question 1

The pronouns I and you

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A)   usually take plural verbs.
B)   usually take singular verbs.
C)   are both plural.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

If a sentence has two or more subjects joined by or or nor , the verb should

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A)   be plural.
B)   be singular.
C)   agree with the last subject.
D)   agree with the first subject.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

All of the following sentences with indefinite pronouns are correct except

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A)   Each of these students want to join the soccer club team.
B)   One of the members wishes to be nominated for captain.
C)   Everything about the game sounds wonderful to me.
D)   Not one of the players wants to play defense.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

All of the following sentences have correct pronoun and verb agreement except

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A)   I am going to take physics next semester.
B)   You was going to take the bus until you saw that it was too crowded.
C)   They were given special permission to take a graduate class.
D)   He was heading to the gym before his class began.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following pronouns correctly agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?  "One of the students left _______ books under the chair.

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A)   their
B)   her
C)   them
D)   theirsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following sentences states the meaning correctly, clearly, and without confusion?

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A)   In our college, he says that Martin Luther King Day is a holiday.
B)   My roommate said that he could use theirs.
C)   Linda and Marta, they both are confused about the assignment.
D)   Cheryl and Nanette loaned their bicycles to the girls who live next door.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Someone, anyone, no one, everyone , and each are

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A)   plural pronouns.
B)   singular indefinite pronouns.
C)   definite pronouns.
D)   indefinite nouns.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

All of the following sentences have correct pronoun-antecedent agreement except

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A)   Freshmen and sophomores fill their schedules with mostly general education courses.
B)   Nathan or Jared completed his part of the survey.
C)   Not only the chemistry student but also his professor is rated on their performance.
D)   She ordered her graduation regalia back in March.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Application of Skills Direction: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 15 to select the best answer for the following questions .
All of the following sentences have correct subject/verb agreement except

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A)   All of the new students thinks that cramming is the best way to study.
B)   Actually a student who over-learns material will often be more successful.
C)   Someone who tries to space out study sessions will retain information for a longer period of time.
D)   A student who wishes to try new study strategies should practice a new technique for at least two weeks.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following verb choices is correct? "The financial aid applicant _______ his or her income with tax records from the previous academic year."

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A)   verify
B)   verifys
C)   verifies
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A pronoun must agree in _______ with its antecedent.

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A)   person
B)   number
C)   gender
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 12

The pronouns both, few, many , and several

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A)   take a singular or plural verb.
B)   take a plural verb.
C)   take a singular verb.
D)   match the subject.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

All of the following sentences with indefinite pronouns are correct except

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A)   Several of the football players follow the careers of professional players.
B)   Most of the team goes to practice twice a day.
C)   Most of the teams go to practice twice a day.
D)   Some of the players goes to weight training as well.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 14

Agreement in writing means

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A)   subjects and verbs must match in number.
B)   plural subjects must have plural verbs and singular subjects must have singular verbs.
C)   pronouns need to agree with their antecedents.
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 15

When the words one, each, either , and neither are followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural object, the verb should

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A)   agree with the nearest subject.
B)   agree with the nearest noun.
C)   be plural.
D)   be singular.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

All of the following sentences with two or more subjects are correct except

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A)   Either the advisor or the professor signs the registration form.
B)   Not only students but also a parent signs the financial aid form.
C)   Neither a professor nor a parent may review a students' academic record without permission.
D)   Counselors and instructors meets the qualifications for writing a recommendation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

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A)   Plural subjects often end in - s .
B)   Plural verbs usually do not end in - s .
C)   Some verbs are made plural by added - es or by changing a y to i and adding - es .
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Singular indefinite pronouns

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A)   take a singular or plural verb.
B)   take a plural verb.
C)   take a singular verb.
D)   none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The pronouns all, any, half, part, most, none , and some

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A)   take a singular or plural verb.
B)   take only a plural verb.
C)   take only a singular verb.
D)   match the subject.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following sentences avoids sexism?

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A)   Each tutor should contact his or her study group.
B)   The tutors should contact their study groups.
C)   Each tutor should contact his study group.
D)   both a and bE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Agreement

The pronouns I and you

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If a sentence has two or more subjects joined by or or nor , the verb should

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All of the following sentences with indefinite pronouns are correct except

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All of the following sentences have correct pronoun and verb agreement except

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Which of the following pronouns correctly agrees with the antecedent in this sentence? "One of the students left _______ books under the chair.

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Which of the following sentences states the meaning correctly, clearly, and without confusion?

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Someone, anyone, no one, everyone , and each are

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All of the following sentences have correct pronoun-antecedent agreement except

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Application of Skills Direction: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 15 to select the best answer for the following questions . All of the following sentences have correct subject/verb agreement except

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Which of the following verb choices is correct? "The financial aid applicant _______ his or her income with tax records from the previous academic year."

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A pronoun must agree in _______ with its antecedent.

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The pronouns both, few, many , and several

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All of the following sentences with indefinite pronouns are correct except

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Agreement in writing means

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When the words one, each, either , and neither are followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural object, the verb should

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All of the following sentences with two or more subjects are correct except

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Which of the following is true?

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Singular indefinite pronouns

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The pronouns all, any, half, part, most, none , and some

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Which of the following sentences avoids sexism?

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