Everyone (tries, try) to rationalize his or her desires.What is the subject? Choose the verb

The details presented in the persuasive letter (provides, provide) the needed information.What is the subject? Choose the verb

If a person (wants, want) to buy a new car, he or she must be convinced that the car is really necessary.What is the subject? Choose the verb

Another source of persuasion (is, are) the testimonial of a satisfied customer.What is the subject? Choose the verb

The famous ads of the past for the Charles Atlas body-building program (demonstrates, demonstrate) still another strategy. What is the subject? Choose the verb

Other kinds of persuasive information (includes, include) a physical description of the product. 

The dog (is, are) going to bury the bone.What is the subject? Choose the verb

I (got, have) a set of tickets to the game.What is the subject? Choose the verb

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

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

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.

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

Neither of those sharks circling your boogie board __________ hungry enough to bite.
 

One hundred and fifty gallons __________ the amount of liquid the average living room rug can absorb. Rachel discovered this fact after taking a long shower when the curtain wasn't tucked inside the tub.

Agnes never loses a single possession. Everyone knows what belongs to her, for each pen, pencil, and paperclip __________ a tiny flag attached with Agnes' full name on it.

Someone—perhaps Emmanuel or Paul—__________ the right wine to serve with earthworm lasagna.

These scissors __________ so dull that I'm not sure you could slice butter with them!

Physics __________ proven to be Jerry's easiest subject this semester. He brings Carol, the lab assistant, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, and, as his reward, she finishes his report.

The good jewelry Dad gave Sara for graduation __________ more than the cheap leather wallet that David got as his reward for finishing high school.

At Wendy's Washateria, all of the dryers _________ six quarters before spinning wet clothes dry.
 

At Wendy's Washateria, each of the industrial washing machines _________ so forcefully during the spin cycle that new patrons dash outside, convinced that an earthquake is shaking the building.

Everyone at Wendy's Washateria, even Myra and old Mrs. Webster, __________ that she could afford her own washer and dryer at home.
 

Everyone at Wendy's Washateria, even Myra and old Mrs. Webster, __________ that she could afford her own washer and dryer at home.
 

Every cereal bowl and casserole dish _________ slipped out of Sheila's soapy hands and shattered on the hard tile of the kitchen floor. Sheila really needs to buy a dishwasher.

Not only fat caterpillars but also my neighbor's rabbits __________ chewed my poor tomato plants to leafless nubs.
 

Two cups of sliced jalapeno peppers ___________ extreme for a single batch of burrito filling, but that's the amount in Felipe's recipe.

Even after winning the away game, the girl's basketball team __________ gloomy because Coach Cox will insist that the players return to their hotel rooms to study for next week's classes.
 

Either The Matrix or Aliens ___________ Sam's favorite science-fiction movie.

The eight slots on Pam's extra large toaster __________ that no one has to fight over frozen waffles during breakfast.

Here __________ the box of broken appliances that you promised to repair," Bob reminded Sue, his wife.

Statistics __________ become Matt's favorite subject because for fifty minutes three times a week he gets to study the beautiful curls on the back of Betty's head.
 

Elton’s newest pair of eyeglasses __________ corrected his vision so well that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda sneering at his nerdy appearance.
 

The class __________ about the solution to the stuffy condition of the room; ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches that poured in the last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame.
 

When the fire alarm starts ringing, Mrs. Hoff is one of those teachers who __________ that class continue on the lawn outside.
 

Mrs. Hoff and Mrs. Phillips __________ that class time is precious and should not be wasted because of someone's immature prank.

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

Our dog Babe, together with her seven puppies, have chewed all the stuffing out of the sofa cushions.

This weekend, a Great White shark, as well as a school of barracuda, are terrorizing the tourists at Daytona Beach.
 

Where is the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison made for Elizabeth's housewarming party?

Here are the fifty-dollar bill that I promised for pet sitting Bo-Bo, my Jack Russell terrier, this weekend.
 

Neither of my two older brothers invests money wisely.

Every piece of popcorn and dropped chocolate on the theater floor has stuck in the treads of Larry's new running shoes.
 

All that Susan wants this semester is a wink and a smile from the cute guy who sits next to her in algebra class.
 

All that the cute guy wants this semester is the correct answers from Susan's algebra quiz.
 

Now that the cute guy has found a way to cheat, mathematics no longer cause him problems in scho

Mike is one of those students who never brings a pen with him to writing class.
 

The iguana is the only one of my brother's reptiles that does not require live rodents for dinner.
 

The family have conflicting opinions about how to celebrate the holidays since they learned that Grandpa is a space alien from a distant galaxy.

Seventeen dollars are all that Brenda has saved for spring break this year.

Two hundred buckets of sand fill the interior of Mr. Clark's new car.

The flaming-orange polyester pants, together with the beehive hairdo, make Betty stand out among the other shoppers at the mall.
 

Here is the grasshoppers that you need to give the iguana while Marvin recovers in the hospital.

Wrestling on the cafeteria floor are two hungry students that want the last slice of pepperoni pizza.

Not only the squid souffle but also the fried octopus make a delicious snack to eat while you are watching 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Mary Anne's compassion, as well as the Professor's intelligence and the Skipper's good humor, are what Jillian most enjoys about Gilligan's Island.

Each of these yo-yo champions give the same advice: you have to risk whacking yourself in the head a few times to master the really challenging tricks.
 

Every love bug smashed on his windshield, every cockroach poisoned by insecticide, and every trapped spider starving to death in a dusty corner causes Ernie, an aspiring Buddhist, a pang of guilt.
 

The powdery sugar on lemon doughnuts makes Rhonda happy to start a new day.

Lincoln is one of those people who thinks eating at Tito's Taco Palace is an authentic multi-cultural experience.
 

There is many misconceptions about gorillas; the most damaging is that these primates are ferocious, crazed killers like King Kong.

some salt ___________the porridge tastier

neither the guard nor the onlookers ________what to do .

Each of us ____ how to play baseball.

The distance to Philadelphia ____ 57 miles. 

Your friend _______ too much.

Bill ___________ a taxi.

The committee __________ hard to better the school in their community.

__________________ she is sick ?

Two pupils ____________ absent.

The bamboo plant ______________useful.

My grandfather _____________farming.

Here _____ Elena and James.

_____ Liang and his sister born in Taiwan?

None of the trucks _____ arrived yet.

My best friend at school _____ live in our neighborhood.

_____ you heating some bean and cheese burriotos in the microwave?

Only one of my three dogs, my beagle Neptune, really _____ the beach.

Either the students or their teacher _____ decided on the color of the new bulletin board.

Either he or she _____ next in line.

Marilu _____ know the name of the author.

There _____ no other people there besides us.

Tomorrow the first customer, whoever that may be, ___ going to receive a gift certificate

1.  More than half of the population in West Texas _____ Hispanic.

1.  After school, the student committee groups ____ arguing about themes for the dance. 

1.  “Twelve Ways to Remember Everything” ___ like the best article.

Almost everybody who plans on attending college ___ a part time job now.

Table lamps using a three – way bulb ____ never been sold here.

Everybody in our apartment building ____ a parking place. 

Kathleen is popular with those classmates who ____ her vitality and exuberance

Spaghetti and meatballs ____ a Friday night special.

The number of people buying houses ____ decreased.