Underline the correct verb in each of the following sentences. Cross out the prepositional phrases first.

1. The band of gypsies (sells, sell) beautiful garments.
2. The Student Senate (was, were) reviewing the decision.
3. The U.S. Army (helps, help) countries in many different ways.
4. The east-side gang (serves, serve) at the homeless shelter.
5. The captive audience (is, are) screaming for one more song.


1. sells
2. was
3. helps
4. serves
5. is

Language Arts & World Languages

You might also like to view...

The myth of Bloody Mary is terrifying if you are reading it alone in your room, but _____ a. entertaining if you are telling it to a group at a party

b. If you are telling it to a group at a party, it can be entertaining. c. If with a group at a party and telling the story, it can be entertaining. d. Telling it can be entertaining when you are at a party in a group.

Language Arts & World Languages

Complete the following exchanges with the correct form of the disjunctive pronoun.

—Perché non sei andata con Claudio al cinema? —Non volevo andare con ________; è una persona sgarbata.

Language Arts & World Languages

GRAMÁTICA. Think about the last time you had to stay home because you were sick. Choose three verbs from the list and write a short description of your symptoms, how you were feeling at the time, and so forth. Use vocabulary from the lesson (for example, body parts, health terms, and so forth).

Language Arts & World Languages

Rather than deprive oneself of favorite foods, it is better to learn to eat them in moderation

A) reward B) deny C) control D) indulge

Language Arts & World Languages