Subject-Verb Agreement

Every pale tomato slice, wilted pickle, and brown lettuce leaf __________ an extra 25 cents at Bernie’s Burger Emporium. 

• costs
• cost

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Not only the Smiths but also Tonya __________ agreed to try one of the world-famous chocolate-broccoli muffins. 

• has
• have

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CCSS.L.3.1F

The Smiths, along with Tonya, _________ to avoid indigestion after eating these weird muffins. 

• hopes
• hope

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CCSS.L.3.1F

On the sidewalk _________ many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete. 

• is
• are

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors __________ lemons. 

• makes
• make

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CCSS.L.3.1F

My dog Floyd, together with Buster the cat, __________ to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces.

• likes
• like

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Latoya isn't going to Daytona Beach for spring break because fourteen dollars __________ all that she has in her vacation fund.

• is
• are

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Even though Johnson and Johnson _________ consumers not to insert Q-tips into their ears, people refuse to read directions and frequently rupture their eardrums.

• warns
• warn

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CCSS.L.3.1F

All of my important keys __________ now stuck in the drain pipe of my bathroom sink. Buster, my kitten, doesn't realize how much his playfulness inconveniences me. 

• is
• are

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Grandpa claims that Martian measles _________ green and purple spots to erupt all over a person's body. 

• causes
• cause

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D