Underline the verb that agrees with its subject in each of the following sentences. Cross out the prepositional phrases first.

1. Nothing (makes, make) sense anymore.
2. Many (was, were) happy when they discovered that the boss had left.
3. Some actually (believes, believe) that John will win the election.
4. Several of the people (takes, take) their books to the seminar, but a few (is, are) sharing.
5. Any person applying for the job (needs, need) three recommendations.


1. makes;
2. were;
3. believe;
4. of the people, take, to the seminar, are;
5. for the job, needs

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