PARAGRAPH
indefinite pronouns
compound subjects
Intervening Phrases, Predicate Nouns, and Inverted Order
RIDDLES
100

Is you familiar with the artist Albrecht Durer?

"Is" should be "Are"

100

Most of the donuts (was, were) quickly eaten by the class.

The subject is "Most" and the correct verb is "were"

100

The United States and Russia (has, have) formed alliances with many countries around the world.

United States, Russia; have

100

(Is, Are) each answer written correctly?

The subject is "answer" and the correct verb is "is"

100

What has a head and a tail, but no body?

A coin

200

During the German Renaissance, Durer were one of the greatest creators in Germany.

"were" should be "was"

200

Nobody (is, are) able to access the bank vault without the proper clearance.

The subject is "Nobody" and the correct verb is "is"

200

Milk or water (was, were) used as a main ingredient in the creation of lemon poppy seed muffins.

Milk, water; was

200

Good students (is, are) encouraged to read the directions carefully.

The subject is "students" and the verb is "are"

200

Why did the bicycle fall over?

It was two tired (sounds like too tired)

300

Copies of his work was widely circulated thanks to the invention of the printing press.

"was" should be "were"

300

All of the kittens (climb, climbs) down from the tree to greet their mother.

The subject is "All" and the correct verb is "climb"

300

Godzilla and Kong (is, are) the heroic monsters that fight the evil Skar King.



Godzilla, Kong; are

300

The spines of a stonefish (faces, face) up to defend itself from attacking predators.

The subject is "spines" and the correct verb is "face"

300

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?

Lunch and dinner

400

Durer’s art are easily recognized because he gave each piece his signature monogram.

"are" should be "is"

400

Anyone (is, are) happy to receive a Christmas present.

The subject is "Anyone" and the correct verb is "is"

400

Recklessly thrown clothing or an unworn sandal without a sole (was, were) found next to the dumpster.

clothing, sandal; was

400

The puppy and the kitten, never the box jellyfish, (is, are) the animals that you should consider for a first pet.

The subjects are "puppy" and "kitten", and the verb is "are"

400

What gets wetter the more it dries?

A towel

500

Wealthy patrons has paid to support Durer, allowing him to focus on his artistic career.

"has" should be "have"

500

Few (is, are) willing to climb the highest mountains.

The subject is "Few" and the correct verb is "are"

500

A college professor or other elementary school teachers (was, were) warned not to coordinate outfits too noticeably.

professor, teachers; were

500

There (is, are) practically no scenario in which you should jump on the back of a wild crocodile.

The subject is "scenario" and the verb is "is"

500

Which table doesn’t have legs?

A vegetable

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