Noun Usage
She gave the student a pencil.
IO
Swimming in the ocean is my favorite activity.
Swimming in the ocean
What she decided surprised everyone in the class.
What she decided
Leah and Lauren (is/are) picking apples.
are
He does not let other's actions (affect/effect) him.
affect
My brother is a teacher.
PN
She enjoys reading historical novels before bed.
reading historical novels before bed.
I know that the earth revolves around the sun.
that the earth revolves around the sun.
"Fleas" (is/are) a short poem by Ogden Nash.
is
Are your clothes (laying/lying) on the floor?
lying
The cat chased the mouse.
DO
To travel around the world requires careful planning.
To travel around the world
We gave whoever asked a detailed explanation.
whoever asked a detailed explanation.
Measels (has/have) nearly been eradicated.
has
We have (sat/set) here before.
sat
Mr. Smith, our principal, spoke at the assembly.
AP
He wants to learn how to play the guitar.
to learn how to play the guitar.
The truth is that he never finished the assignment.
that he never finished the assignment.
The committee (is/are) disagreeing with each other.
are
(May/Can) I come?
May
Can you help me, Sarah?
DA
They talked about going to the museum on Saturday.
going to the museum on Saturday.
She is curious about how the pyramids were built.
how the pyramids were built.
Either the twins or Molly (is/are) baking pies for dessert.
is
(Take/Bring) the laundry to your room.
Take