Subject-Verb Agreement
There is many challenges associated with starting one’s own business.
Social scientists [agree that] a system [for exchanging] goods and services is [not only] present but also [of necessity] in all societies. [No error]
What is "necessary?"
[______] the aspiring fishermen, the frenzied media, and the foolhardy beach-goers, there is a morbid fascination in these events. (A) Between (B) Among (C) In between (D) Even
What is B?
Last summer, when Mary's aunt and uncle [flew from] Turkey to visit their relatives [and tour] the United States, Mary invited Sandhya and [I] to her house [to meet them]. [No error] E
What is "me?"
Jason [Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State] believes that another factor added to the early thaw. (A) Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State (B) Box an associate professor of geology at Ohio State, (C) Box, an associate professor of geology, at Ohio State, (D) Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State,
D
The main reasons students give for failing to participate in the political process is that they have demanding assignments and work at part-time jobs.
What is "are that?"
1.It is [far easier] to ride a bicycle [than explaining] in words [exactly how] a bicycle [is ridden]. [No error]
What is "to explain?"
There is no story more intriguing than [the shark attack survivor], yet welcoming an attack for the sake of a good story is lunacy.
What is "the story of the shark attack survivor?"
Those investors [who] [sold] stocks just before the stock market crashed in 1929 were [either] wise or [exceptional] wise. [No error]
What is "exceptionally?"
The [regularly scheduled] conference between my tutor and [me] [is] set for Friday, but my low grades in chemistry [requires] me to arrange an earlier meeting. [No error]
Many colleges are adopting work-study [programs; which offer practical advantages to both the students and] the institutions.
Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset is like the novelist Sir Walter Scott in her use of historical backgrounds, but unlike [his books], she dwells on the psychological aspects of her character.
What is "his style?"
[In order] for the audience to believe in and [be engaged by] a Shakespearean character, [they have] to come across as a real [person] on the stage. [No error]
What is "the character?"
1.Peter’s [seemingly effortless] flights, [achieved through] the use of sophisticated technical equipment, [continues] to delight those [who] see the play Peter Pan. [No error]
I enjoy reading, writing and to ride a bike.
The British Library has more books than [the books in all of the world's libraries.] (A) the books in all of the world's libraries. (B) all of the world's libraries. (C) the books in any of the world's other libraries. (D) the world's libraries. (E) any other library in the world.
E
When Doris Lessing published "The Golden Notebook" in 1962, it [instantly established] [herself] [as one] of the [most important] literary voices of her generation. [No error]
What is "her?"
Available through the school’s guidance office [is] a job directory and a list of job referral centers [that provide] [information for] students [in need of] employment. [No error]
Chaplin will not be remembered for supporting radical causes any more than they will remember Wayne for endorsing conservative political candidates.
What is "Wayne will be remembered?"
[Throughout] history, many artists [have been] more famous for their life stories [than] [for their work]. [No error]
Psychologists advise that before making any major changes in [your life, a person needs to focus on one's goals.] (A) your life, a person needs to focus on one's goals. (B) their life, a person needs to focus on their goals. (C) their lives, focus on the goals. (D) one's life, you should focus on your goals. (E) their lives, people should focus on their goals.