The reduction in office staff _____ made it necessary to automate more job functions.

One of the students ______ to see me.

Mathematics ______John's favorite subject, while Physics is Andrea's favorite subject.

Most of the butter _______ been consumed.

The Browns ___________ here since 1950. They are still living here now.

The number of learners ________ not large; therefore, a number of headphones _________ available to them in the lab.

Either my shoes or your coat _____ always on the floor.

A number of people _______ disappointed with the result of the football match.

The boy, with his two companions, _______ the cherry tree now.

Annie had a hard time when she was coming home from the store because the bag of groceries (was, were) too heavy for her to carry.

Each student in the sixth grade class (has, have) to do a science project.

Making pies and cakes (is, are) Mrs. Reed's specialty.

Almost every professor at the university (approves, approve) of the choice of Dr. Brown as the new president.

The extent of Jane's knowledge on various complex subjects (astounds, astound)