EXERCISE 7 Looking at grammar.

(Char 5-2)

Choose the correct completions.

1. a. My older brother and sister is/are fraternal twins.

b. My brother was/were born on December 31st at 11:55 P.M., and my sister
was/were born on January 1st at 12:05 A.M.
c. Everyone in my family was/were surprised when this happened.
d. Being born on different days and in different years is/are an interesting topic of
conversation.
2. a. The subjects you will be studying in this course is/are in the syllabus.
b. The extent of the knowledge we need to have by the end of the semester really
surprises/surprise me.
c. Almost every instructor and student at the university approves/approve of the
new college president.
d. Do/Does Professor Karl and her graduate researchers work closely together?
e. Getting to know students from all over the world is/are one of the best parts of
studying at an international university.
3. a. Every man, woman, and child is/are protected under the law.
b. Each man and woman in this country needs/need to pay taxes
c. Every person who buys gas in this state needs/need to pay a gas tax.
4. a. Where does/do your grandparents live?
b. Why was/were your mom and dad at the retirement home?
c. Is/Are taking care of the elderly the responsibility of the family or the
government?
5. a. Oranges, tomatoes, fresh strawberries, cabbage, and lettuce is/are rich in vitamin
C.
b. Tomatoes is/are easy to grow. Growing tomatoes is/are especially easy in hot
climates.
c. I like to do the grocery shopping. The produce my roommate buys isn't/aren't
fresh.
d. Lettuce is/are good for you.
e. Is/Are the bag of vegetables still in the car?