Packet 6.doc
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1. The girls from John Carroll (is, are) arriving early for class.
2. The heads of state (arrive, arrives) for the conference.
3. The bag of golf balls (is, are) for practice.
4. The boxes of chalk (is, are) at the chalkboard.
5. A shipment of clothing (is, are) expected soon.
6. A little practice in the evenings (help, helps) us play better.
7. The little baby with the dimples (slide, slides) down the bank.
8. The problems with Bobby (has, have) to be solved.
9. A package from my daughters (was, were) left on the doorstep.
10. The courses in college (require, requires) a lot of studying.
II. Sometimes phrases other than prepositional ones follow the subject. Usually they are set off
by commas and are introduced by words and phrases like including, with, in addition to,
together with, as well as, or accompanied by. The subject cannot be found in any of these
phrases. Therefore, cross out any phrase set off by commas. Then locate the subject and
agree the verb with the subject.
Examples: Mother, along with Aunt Sue, (has, have) left for Canada.
The successful candidate, including two of her aides, (has, have) entered the
auditorium.
FOR ALL REMAINING EXERCISES IN THIS PACKET FOLLOW THESE BASIC DIRECTIONS:
1) Cross out phrases set off by commas.
2) Put parentheses around prepositional phrases.
3) Locate and underline subject. (Use substitution method explained on Page 2.)
4) Circle the correct verb.
Exercise 1: Follow the basic directions.
1. Laura, together with Jesse, (sing, sings) the alto part.
2. The girls, as well as Tom, (hum, hums) quietly.
3. Mr. Michaels, with his two sons, always (win, wins) the trophy.
4. The estate, including the paintings, (was, were) sold.
5. Relaxation, along with good food, (has, have) improved her health.