Subject verb agreement 1. We (is, are) going to go to the movies today after school. 2.

The tables (was, were) loaded down with food during the holidays. 3. Several of the children (was, were) painting the wall with their fingers. 4. Some of the cake (was, were) left on the table. 5. Some of the boxes (was, were) opened and thrown in the trash. 6. Nobody near the trees (likes, like) the new game that they are playing. 7. Few of the apples (is, are) still hanging on the tree. 8. James and Sally (is, are) going to find the new book. 9. Tilda (seems, seem) to think that Tom was not at home. 10. J.J. (is, are) the neighbor's really sweet dog. 11. In many countries, governments (control, controls)the mass media through censorship. 12. Of all university courses, mathematics probably(produce, produces) the most fear. 13. President Obama, along with his support staff and news reporters, (visit, visits) many key cities around the world every year. 14. The deer standing silently next to the large tree (was, were)not seen by the two hunters. 15. Each cat and each dog in this animal shelter(is, are) eventually placed in a good home. Past or perfect 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Last week I (be) very busy and I (have not) the time to do a lot in the household. On Monday I (work) three hours overtime and (come) home very late in the evening. From Tuesday to Thursday I (be) on a business trip. On Friday I (go) to a friend's birthday party and at the weekend I (visit) my grandparents. Tomorrow some friends are coming over. I (see / not) them for ages and they (be / never) at my place before. 6. I (clean / just) my house so I can show them around. Now everything is perfect. 7. A:Last year I (go) Australia B: Really? I (never be) there. How it (go)? 8. A:Well, it (go) quite well. I (see) many beautiful places and ( meet) many interesting people. 9. B: You(think) of going there once again? A:Yes, I'm planning to go there with husband next year. he (not, be)to Sydney for 12 years. What about you? Where are you going this year? 10. B: Well, as always I'm not going abroad. I (never,be) really fond of it. I just find such trips boring. A: That's too bad. I( hope, really) you would come with me next year.