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How do MOST nouns show their plural form?
By adding -s or -es to the end of the word
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The bananas (seems, seem) ripe.
bananas, seem
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In the center of the table, there (was, were) a huge vase of red tulips.
vase, was
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Neither your height nor your weight (is, are) average for your age.
height/weight, is
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Everyone in this class (is, are) capable of good work.
everyone, is
How do MOST verbs show their plural form?
By dropping the -s or -es from the word
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The human body (has, have) 45 miles of nerves.
body, has
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The researcher of the project (has, have) successfully completed his task before the deadline.
researcher, has
Daily Double! Answer correctly for 400 points.
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The co-captain and quarterback (is, are) Kevin Roberts.
co-captain/quarterback, is
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Each of the teachers (needs, need) a day off.
each, needs
The words "you" and "I" are exceptions when used as subjects.
When the word "you" is a subject, what kind of verb will it ALWAYS take?
"You" always takes a plural verb.
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A vase (was, were) on the table.
vase, was
Daily Double! Answer correctly for 600 points.
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The country having the most lakes (is, are) Canada.
country, is
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Neither my friends nor my brother (cleans, clean) up after themselves.
friends/brother, cleans
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Some of the questions on the test (was, were) hard!
some, were
Daily Double! Answer correctly for 800 points.
In sentences beginning with here or there, the true subject follows the _____.
verb
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The refreshments for the party (is, are) in the fridge.
refreshments, are
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The dog that has all the cuts (was, were) in a fight.
dog, was
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The plans and arrangements for awards' day (has, have) been made.
plans/arrangements, have
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Most of the book (is, are) damaged beyond repair.
most, is
Use a (singular, plural) verb with distances, periods of time, sums of money, etc., when considered as a unit.
singular
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Here (is, are) the books you requested from the library.
books, are
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The little girl, along with all her friends, (play, plays) the violin.
girl, plays
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Every fork and spoon in this house (is, are) dirty!
fork/spoon, is
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Many of the bags (contains, contain) old clothes.
many, contain