Subject, Verb, And Object: Mini-quiz 2
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This mini-quiz can be completed after reading the Subject-Verb-Object lesson. Identify the listed words/phrases as the subject, verb, object, or prepositional phrase. Remember, all sentences need a subject and a verb, but do not necessarily require an object or a prepositional phrase. The conjugation of the verb of a sentence depends on whether the sentence is plural or singular. Identify whether the number of the subject and choose the corresponding verb conjugation.
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The teacher's comments ______ harsh.
- A.
Was
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Were
Correct Answer
B. WereExplanation
The subject, comments, is plural, so the verb must be plural as wellRate this question:
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- 2.
Picture books ______ important to read to young children.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The subject, books, is plural, so the verb must be plural as wellRate this question:
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- 3.
Thomas Jefferson _____ on the two dollar bill.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The subject, Thomas Jefferson, is singular, so the verb must be singular as well.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The air near the mountain peaks _____ too thin to breathe without an oxygen tank.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The subject is “The air near the mountain peaks.” The simple subject is “air,” a singular noun. Therefore, the verb must be singular.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Kindness, compassion, and empathy _____ noble virtures.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The are multiple subjects in this sentence – kindness, compassion, and empathy – therefore, the subject is plural.Rate this question:
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