This actor from the iconic 1980s TV show "Dallas" died over the Thanksgiving weekend
Who is Larry Hagman
100
Doctor/Dr. Roberts is a well-respected physician.
What is Dr.
100
Which of the following is correct in the sentence "Students normally pay ___ tuition before ___ buy ___ books"?
A. his/her — they — their
B. their — they — there
C. their — they — their
D. his/her — they — there
E. None of the above
What is C.
100
The dog lost its/ it’s collar
What is its
100
This man sings "Gangnam Style"?
Who is Psy
200
This famed filmmaker recently released a documentary about the Central Park Five case from 1989
Who is Ken Burns
200
Let's meet at 530 Watermelon Rd./Road.
What is road
200
Mary or her sisters is/are going to keep the appointment
What is are (when two or more subjects are joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the nearest subject)
200
The girl is 15/fifteen years old.
What is 15
200
Sheriffs recently admitted they overlooked key evidence in the infamous case of this Florida mother in 2008. (Casey Anthony)
Who is Casey Anthony
300
In this country magazines first published topless photos of Kate Middleton?
What is France
300
Apple Valley, Minn./MN, is Larry’s hometown
What is Minn.
300
The number of convictions is/are increasing
Is (Number, majority and total are singular if preceded by the but plural if preceded by a)
300
We greeted ambassador/Ambassador Johnson upon his arrival
What is Ambassador (capitalize titles)
300
I had 5 cents/$.05 in my pocket
What is 5 cents
400
This Islamic militant group recently threatened to hit Tel Aviv
What is Hezbollah
400
Mark watches "Wheel of Fortune"/ Wheel of Fortune every night.
What is "Wheel of Fortune" (use quotes for composition titles)
400
Lie/ Lay the baby on the sofa
What is Lay (direct object, the baby)
400
This candidate for Secretary of State -- currently an ambassador to the UN -- has been skewered by Republicans?
Who is Susan Rice
400
Martha Minow, ___ of the Harvard _____, was quoted
A. Dean, Law School
B. dean, Law School
What is B.
500
This is the new president of Egypt
Who is Mohamed Morsi
500
There are seven continents on earth/ Earth
What is Earth
500
This is the car that/ which won the race
What is that (that introduces an essential clause which gives the sentence its intended meaning).
500
Politics is/are not an exact science
Is, noncountable noun that has an S but is not plural, Politics is a singular subject.
500
John introduced Mary, who/ whom he planned to marry, to his mother