Subject/ verb agreement 3

The sculptures above the entrance (was, were) designed by a nineteenth century artist.

• was

• were

Inside the auditorium the choir (was, were) practicing for their Christmas concert.

• was

• were

The residents of this apartment complex (is, are) tired of the loud noises coming from the nearby construction.

• is

• are

The students in the class (is, are) struggling with the more difficult concepts of Chemistry.

• is

• are

The steps on the staircase (feels, feel) slick from the ice and snow.

• feels

• feel

The department chair, in addition to the Principal, (decide, decides) the dates for monthly

meetings.

• decide

• decides

A pattern of yellow and purple (needs, need) to be sewn into the front pocket of his shirt.

• needs

• need

The peppers, in addition to the mushrooms (has, have) been added to the pasta sauce.

• has

• have

The books on that shelf (is, are) of a larger collection of reference materials.

• is

• are

The sailboat, on the horizon, (appear, appears) to be so tiny from this distance.

• appear

• appears