Unrequited.

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The best date is to be with someone who can 

take you anywhere without touching anything but your heart

:)

You meet someone.

You too get close.

It's all great for awhile.

Then someone stops trying.

Talk less. Awkward conversation.

The drifting.

No communication whatsoever

Memories start to fade.
Then that person you know
becomes that person you knew.
That's how it usually goes, right?
It's sad isn't it?

Also/ Too/Either (exercise)

1. Henry is very athletic. He loves swimming, surfing, snowboarding and skiing. Jason_______(a. also b. either c. too) loves to swim and surf, but he hates all winter sports because he can't stand cold weather.

2. I am taking a great art history class at the junior college downtown. Sarah is in the class _____ (a. also b. either c. too). We both love it.

3. I don't really like tomatoes. My brother doesn't like them _______(a. also b. either c. too) .

4. Frank didn't like the layout of the apartment. He _______(a. also b. either c. too) thought the location was rather inconvenient, so he decided to keep looking for a place to live.

5. Mr. Harris doesn't speak a word of French! He doesn't have any international experience_______(a. also b. either c. too) . So, I really feel he is not the right candidate for the job.

6. Three experts came to the conclusion that the project had to be terminated at once. I,______(a. also b. either c. too) , finally realized the project was too dangerous to proceed.

7. Sharon was exhausted from a hard day's work and she wasn't in a party mood________(a. also b. either c. too) , so we decided to stay in and have a quiet evening at home.

8. Dave has been living and working in Poland for over five years. He has______(a. also b. either c. too) been taking night classes in Polish the entire time, so he speaks Polish very well.

9. Sam has a guidebook and a map of the region. He has a compass________(a. also b. either c. too) , so I think we should let him guide us out of here.

10. Sharon realized her boss had been embezzling money from the company and she wanted to go to the authorities. Doug,______(a. also b. either c. too) ,
thought it was time to call in the police.

11. Judy: That was the most suspenseful movie I have ever seen - I really loved it!
Cindy: It was really exciting! I_______(a. also b. either c. too) thought it was really well made!

12. Judy: That was the most suspenseful movie I have ever seen - I really loved it!
Cindy: Me______(a. also b. either c. too)!

13. I am really tired, and I don't feel like going out tonight_______(a. also b. either c. too) . Let's just stay home tonight.

14. I don't really feel like going out tonight, and I am______(a. also b. either c. too) really tired. Let's just stay home tonight.

15. Jim is an amazing skiier, and he loves to snowboard________(a. also b. either c. too) .

Also / Too / Either

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the words "also," "too" and "either." After you have studied the tutorial, complete the associated exercises.

Also

USE

"Also" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought.

Examples:

• Jane speaks French. Sam also speaks French.
• I love chocolate. I also love pizza.
• Frank can come with us. Nancy can also come with us.

PLACEMENT

"Also" comes after "to be."

Examples:

• I am also Canadian.
• I was also there.

With verbs other than "to be," "also" comes before single verb forms.

Examples:

• I also sing.
• He also helped us.

In verb tenses with many parts, "also" comes after the first part and before the second.

Examples:

• I have also been to Hong Kong.
• I am also studying economics.

Similarly, since modal verbs are usually followed by a second verb, "also" comes after modal verbs.

Examples:

• I can also speak French.
• I should also be there.

Too

USE

"Too" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. It has the same meaning as "also," but its placement within the sentence is different.

Examples:

• Jane speaks French. Sam speaks French too.
• I love chocolate. I love pizza too.
• Frank can come with us. Nancy can come with us too.

PLACEMENT

"Too" usually comes at the end of a clause.

Examples:

• I am Canadian too.
• I can speak French too.
• I am studying economics too.
• If he wants to go too, he should meet us at 8:00.

IMPORTANT

Although "too" is usually placed at the end of a clause, it can sometimes be used with commas after the subject of the sentence. This is usually only done in formal speech.

Examples:

• Mr. Jones wanted the contract. Ms. Jackson, too, thought it was necessary.
• Donna is working on a solution to the problem. I, too, am trying to find a way to resolve the conflict.

Either

USE

"Either" is used in negative sentences to add an agreeing thought.

Examples:

• Jane doesn't speak French. Sam doesn't speak French either.
• I don't love chocolate. I don't love pizza either.
• Frank cannot come with us. Nancy cannot come with us either.

PLACEMENT

"Either" usually comes at the end of a clause.

Examples:

• I cannot speak French either.
• I am not studying economics either.
• I don't want to eat either.
• I didn't like the movie either.

Confusing Sentences

Sometimes the first sentence is negative and the agreeing idea is positive.

Examples:

• The weather wasn't very appealing. I also wanted to stay home and finish my book. That's why I didn't go to the beach.
• The car wasn't expensive, and I needed a way to get around town too. That's why I bought it.

Sometimes the first sentence is positive and the agreeing idea is negative.

Examples:

• Jane is too short. She is not a good athlete either. I don't think she would make a good basketball player.
• He is lazy. He doesn't study either. That's why he doesn't do well in school.

Adjectives (exercise)

1. Jack spoke to the audience_______ (a. confident b. confidently) urging them to elect him president of the union. He knew he had a ________ (a. good b. well) chance of winning the election.

2. Melanie ate her lunch ________(a. quickly b. quickly). She knew the meeting was _______(a. important b. importantly) and she didn't want to be late.

3. Sophie lived in Thailand for several years. She speaks Thai (a. fluent b. fluently) , and she knows the culture very (a. good b. well) .

4. The ______ (a.hot b. hotly) , humid weather made it difficult to enjoy the tropical beach. Miriam seemed more______ (a. uncomfortable b. uncomfortably) than relaxed.

5. The entrance examination is (a.extreme b. extremely) challenging. Very few people make it into the______ (a.prestigiously b. prestigious) medical school.

6. This airline's _______ (a. completely b. complete) lack of organization is astounding. I have been very ______ (a. patient b. patiently) up to this point, but I am going to lose my temper if you don't find my baggage immediately.

7. The young girl sings_______ (a. amazing b. amazingly) well for someone her age. Her performance was_______ (a. spectacularly b. spectacular) to say the least.

8. The skies became surprisingly _____ (a. dark b. darkly) as the moon moved between the Earth and the Sun. As the eclipse progressed, the people in the streets stood_______ (a. silent b. silently) waiting for the sun's warmth to return.

9. Although Beth speaks_______ (.a soft b. softly) and seems quite _______ (a. timid b. timidly) , she is the leading expert in her field. Don't underestimate her abilities.

10. After the medieval cathedral was _______(a. tragic b. tragically)burnt down last year, the city_______(a. quick b. quickly) rebuilt it stone for stone. It looks exactly the same as it did before the fire.

11. We______ (a. gradual b. gradually) noticed changes in Diane's personality; she became_______(a. quiet b. quietly) and withdrawn from her friends and family. We finally realized that we had to do something about her drinking problem before it was too late.

12. Nicole grew_______ (a. tired b. tiredly) from the hours of overtime at work. It became quite______ (a.obvious b. obviously) that she needed a long vacation.

13. The tomato plants grew_______ (a. quiet b. quietly) in the rich soil. Mrs. Ficara intended to use the homegrown tomatoes to make her ______ (a.delicious b. deliciously) tempting lasagna.

14. Mr. Tanzer_______ (.a generous b. generously) donated $1,000,000 to the law school's scholarship fund. With this money, they will be able to help low-income students cope with the _______ (a. increasing b. increasingly) cost of education.

15. Tim is_______ (a. good b. well) known for his sense of humor. Last Saturday, when he told the joke about the fireman and the school teacher, everybody there started laughing ________ (a. uncontrollably b. uncontrallable) .

Adverbs and Adjectives

Adverbs

FORM

[adjective + ly]
There are also irregular adverbs such as "well" and "fast."

USE 1

Adverbs can be used to modify verbs.

Examples:

• John walked quickly towards the door.
• Sally sat silently waiting for somebody else to speak first.

USE 2

Adverbs can be used to modify adjectives.

Examples:

• The redwood tree was impressively tall.
• The blouse was outrageously expensive.

USE 3

Adverbs can be used to modify other adverbs.

Examples:

• She spoke extremely confidently.
• The cheetah ran incredibly quickly.

Adjectives

FORM

There are many different adjective endings including "-ive," "-ous," "-y," "-ful," "-ent" and many others. "Attractive," "envious," "lazy," "beautiful," and "intelligent" are all adjectives.

USE 1

Adjectives can be used to modify nouns.

Examples:

• Jack drives a big car.
• Sally writes beautiful poems.

USE 2

Adjectives often follow linking verbs (described below).

Examples:

• Max is tall.
• Sandra seems mad.

Linking Verbs

A linking verb implies a state of being or condition for the subject, not an action. It links the subject to an equivalent word in the sentence.

[In the following examples, the linking verb is bold and the predicate nominative or predicate adjective is underlined.]

1. The test indicates that Sarah is a genius.
   1. The subject (SARAH) is linked to a noun that is, in a sense, standing in for her (GENIUS).
2. Toni Morrison was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
   1. The subject (TONI MORRISON) is linked to a noun that is of equal weight in terms of description. (WOMAN).

A linking verb may connect the subject with a noun:

1. Roads were a slushy mess on Monday along parts of the East Coast.
1. ROADS is linked to MESS, which is equal in terms of description.
2. Smoking appeared to be the cause of the blaze.
   1. SMOKING is linked to CAUSE, which restates the subject.
3. It was a sad day.
   1. IT is linked to a noun DAY, which restates the subject.

A linking verb may connect the subject with a pronoun:

1. The book could be his.
   1. The subject (BOOK) is linked with the pronoun indicating its state of being (HIS).
2. The robbery victim pointed and yelled, "That is he."
   1. THAT is linked with HE, which is equal in terms of description.

A linking verb may connect the subject with an adjective:

1. The writer was proud of her efforts.
   1. The subject (WRITER) is linked with her state of being (PROUD).
2. Before the show, Malik seemed nervous.
   1. MALIK is linked with NERVOUS, which is equal in terms of description.

Although the modifiers following linking verbs may answer the question "what?" as a direct object does for a transitive verb, they do not receive any action.

1. In federal courts nowadays, every sentence is the same.
   1. We can ask: Every sentence is what? and the answer is: THE SAME. But, the same is not receiving the action of the verb as with a transitive verb. SAME is restating or indicating the state of being of SENTENCE.
2. Female inmates are the fastest-growing subpopulation in prison.
   1. INMATES are what? Answer: SUBPOPULATION. But, the SUBPOPULATION is not being acted upon; it is restating or indicating the state of being of the WOMEN.

Typically, linking verbs are a form of the verb TO BE: IS, WAS, AM, ARE, WERE, BEEN

[In the following examples, the linking verb is bold and the modifier is underlined.]

1. The crew's mission is to create the best topographic map of Earth.
   1. The subject is MISSION. The linking verb is IS, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate nominative—is TO CREATE.
2. The solution was judges who would mete out longer prison sentences.
   1. The subject is SOLUTION. The linking verb is WAS, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate nominative—is JUDGES.
3. Leonardo said, "I am the king of the world."
   1. The subject is I. The linking verb is AM, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate nominative—is KING.
4. The number of minor children with one or both parents behind bars is 1.5 million.
   1. The subject is NUMBER. The linking verb is IS, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate adjective—is 1.5 MILLION.
5. Law-abiding Americans were far less safe in 1980 than in 1960.
   1. The subject is AMERICANS. The linking verb is WERE, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate adjective—is SAFE.
6. Some see this as a societal commitment to imprisonment on a scale that would have been unthinkable a quarter of a century ago in this, or any other, country.
   1. The subject is THAT. The linking verb is WOULD HAVE BEEN, and the descriptor—in this case a predicate adjective—is UNTHINKABLE

BUT, the verb "to be" does not always mean a linking verb.
Forms of the verb TO BE can act as auxiliary verbs for transitive, intransitive and linking verb. The auxiliary verb is not linking but rather helping the main verb.
[In the following examples, the auxiliary verb is bold and the lexical verb is underlined.]

1. Juvenile crime has been plummeting since 1995.
   1. auxiliary verb to the lexical verb plummeting (intransitive verb)
2. Nyoko was crossing a bridge when the earthquake hit.
   1. auxiliary verb to the lexical verb crossing. (transitive verb)
3. Margaret Ann was feeling tired.
   1. auxiliary verb to the lexical verb feeling. (linking verb)

The verb TO BE can act as an intransitive verb when what follows it indicates location rather than state of being. This intransitive form of the verb TO BE is easily identified by the prepositional phrase that follows it.

1. Changes in the criminal statutes are behind the staggering increase in the incarceration rate
   1. BEHIND signifies location, not state of being. Therefore, the verb is intransitive.
2. Professor Freelove has been in a coma since the car accident
   1. IN A COMA indicates a location, not state of being. Although COMATOSE is a state of being, being IN A COMA is not. Therefore, the verb is intransitive.
3. Lucia's books are on the refrigerator
   1. ON THE REFRIGERATOR indicates a location, not state of being. Therefore, the verb is intransitive.

The verb TO BE is not a linking verb when it acts as part of a verb presented in passive voice. It is part of a transitive verb.

1. When Clinton was elected president, some groups had high hopes he would champion their cause.
   1. ELECTED is the main verb. It is weakened by the use of WAS and the failure to make a subject do the action, but WAS is not a linking verb. It is part of a transitive verb.
2. Umberto is coached by a former Olympic champion.
   1. COACHED is the main verb. It is weakened by the use of IS and by not making the mysterious champion coach Umberto. Still IS is part of a transitive verb

Other common linking verbs: APPEAR, BECOME, FEEL, GET, GROW, SIT, LOOK, PROVE, REMAIN, SEEM, SMELL, SOUND, TASTE, TURN.

1. Even with the nomination out of reach, he appears unwilling to concede.
   1. Nothing is appearing as in: The ghost appeared from behind the piano. APPEARS simply links HE with his state of being, UNWILLING.
2. Liberals became indistinguishable from conservatives on the issue.
   1. There is no real action in BECAME. To test this, replace BECAME with the correct form of the verb TO BE: WERE. The sentence meaning is virtually unchanged.
3. He feels certain that any mandatory minimum needs an escape clause.
   1. The subject is not engaged in the action of feeling as in: He felt the wall looking for a light switch. FEELS links HE and his state of being: CERTAIN.
4. "We got tough on crime," he said.
   1. Once again GOT is not an action as in: He got the kite out of the tree. To test this, replace GOT with WERE. The sentence meaning is unchanged.
5. He grew discouraged with the number of low-level drug offenders doing 15- and 20-year stretches.
   1. The subject is not engaged in the action of growing as in: She grew a garden. GREW links HE with his state of being DISCOURAGED.
6. Proactive policing entails rousting people who look suspicious.
   1. The subject is not engaged in the action of looking as in: The people looked through the hole in the fence. LOOK links WHO (people) and their state of being: SUSPICIOUS.
7. If an approach proves faulty, laws can be changed.
   1. There is no real action in PROVES. To test this, replace PROVES with the correct form of the verb TO BE: IS. The sentence meaning is virtually unchanged.
8. The chairman remains confused about how to vote on these policies.
   1. Nothing is happening either physically or intellectually. REMAINS simply links HE with his state of being: CONFUSED.
9. In the current contentious climate, the political system seems locked in place.
   1. There is no real action in SEEMS. To test this, replace SEEMS with the correct form of the verb TO BE: IS. The sentence meaning is virtually unchanged.
10. If you leave that spoiled meat on the counter, the room will smell terrible.
    1. The subject is not engaged in the action of smelling as in: Allyson smelled the milk. SMELL links ROOM and a state of being: TERRIBLE.
11. For decades Democrats have sounded more concerned about criminals than victims.
    1. The subject is not engaged in the action of sounding as in: The sentry sounded the alarm. To test this, replace SOUNDED with the correct form of the verb TO BE: BEEN. The sentence meaning is virtually unchanged.
12. Shari doesn't like anything that tastes spicy.
    1. The subject is not engaged in the action of tasting as in: The child tasted the ice cream. To test this, replace TASTES with the correct form of the verb TO BE: IS. The sentence meaning is virtually unchanged

Many verbs may be linking, transitive or intransitive depending on their function.

1. LINKING: The nation's mood turned sour.
   1. The subject is not engaged in an action. TURNED links MOOD and a state of being: SOUR.
2. TRANSITIVE: The judge turned the pages quickly.
   1. The subject was engaged in an action (TURNED) and that action transferred to an object (PAGES).
3. INTRANSITIVE: The lawyer turned suddenly toward the back of the courtroom.
   1. The subject was engaged in an action (TURNED) and that action was done in a particular way (SUDDENLY) but not to someone or something

A Mystery (exercise)

1) Where does this story take place?
A. in a bakery
B. at the police station
C. in Ms. Gervis' house
D. in Ms. Gervis' apartment

2) If Ms. Gervis is upset, which best describes how she would look?
A. She might smile a lot.
B. Her eyes might be teary.
C. Her clothes might be dirty.
D. She might be sitting down.

3) What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the window?
A. The windows are locked.
B. The window faces the police station.
C. The windows have not been used in months.
D. The windows are too small for a person to fit through.


4) Which questions should the detective have asked about the front door?
▼Check all that are correct.
A. □ Is the door old?
B. □ Is the door made of wood?
C. □ Does someone else have a key?
D. □ Does Ms. Gervis leave the door unlocked?

5) What does Ms. Gervis do with her cakes?
A. eats them
B. sells them
C. hides them
D. gives them away

6) What does the detective seem to think will happen if he solves the mystery?
A. Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again.
B. Ms. Gervis will bake him extra cakes.
C. Ms. Gervis will give him her secret recipe.
D. Ms. Gervis will give him money and jewels.

7) What is a mystery?
A. something that is wrong
B. something that happens at night
C. something a robber leaves behind
D. something that cannot be explained

8) What else was stolen from the apartment?
A. crystal
B. jewelry
C. money
D. nothing

9) If something is said with alarm, how is it said?
A. with fear and panic
B. with bells and whistles
C. with smiles and laughter
D. with sadness and tears


Do you like mysteries? What is your favorite kind of story? Explain.
________________________________________________________________________

A mystery

 “A Mystery”

“Something is very wrong,” says the detective.
“I know!” says Ms. Gervis. “It is wrong that someone has stolen from me!”
The detective looks around Ms. Gervis’ apartment.
“That is not what I am talking about ma’am. What is wrong is that I do not understand how the robber got in and out.” Ms. Gervis and the detective stand in silence.
Ms. Gervis is upset. “The robber did not come through the window,” says the detective. “These windows have not been open or shut in months.” The detective looks at the fireplace. “The robber did not squeeze down here.” The detective walks to the front door. He examines the latch. “And the robber definitely did not use the front door.”
“I have no idea how he did it,” says a bothered Ms. Gervis. “It is a big mystery.”
“And you say the robber stole nothing else?” asks the detective. “No money, no jewelry, no crystal?”
“That’s right, detective. He took only what was important to me,” Ms. Gervis says with a sigh. “There is only one thing I can do now.”
“And what is that?” the detective asks with surprise.
“I will stop baking cakes,” Ms. Gervis says. “They are mine to give away. They are not for someone to steal.” “You can’t do that!” says the detective with alarm . “Who will bake those delicious cakes?”
“I am sorry. I do not know,” says Ms. Gervis.
“I must solve this case immediately!” says the detective.

Pronouns Quiz

1. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	Her went to the store.
	B)	She went to the store.

2. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	It was her.
	B)	It was she.

3. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	We talked to him.
	B)	We talked to he.

4. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	It is I.
	B)	It is me.

5. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	Talk to they before making a decision.
	B)	Talk to them before making a decision.

6. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	Can you go with we?
	B)	Can you go with us?

7. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun.

	A)	Saleha and she have quit the team.
	B)	Saleha and her have quit the team.

8. Choose the sentence with the correct pronouns.

	A)	They asked him and I to join the staff.
	B)	They asked he and me to join the staff.
	C)	They asked him and me to join the staff.
	D)	They asked he and I to join the staff.

9. Choose the sentence with the correct pronouns.

	A)	That call was for I, not he.
	B)	That call was for me, not him.
	C)	That call was for me, not he.
	D)	That call was for I, not him.

10. Choose the sentence with the correct pronouns.

	A)	You didn't tell we that they were here first.
	B)	You didn't tell us that them were here first.
	C)	You didn't tell us that they were here first.
	D)	You didn't tell we that them were here first.

11. Choose the sentence with the correct pronouns.

	A)	I wonder what he could have said to she.
	B)	I wonder what him could have said to her.
	C)	Me wonder what him could have said to she.
	D)	I wonder what he could have said to her.

Pronouns

Definition. - A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Pronouns can be in one of three cases: Subject, Object, or Possessive.

Rule 1. Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. You can remember subject pronouns easily by filling in the blank subject space for a simple sentence. Example: ______ did the job. I, you, he, she, it, we, and they all fit into the blank and are, therefore, subject pronouns.

Rule 2. Subject pronouns are also used if they rename the subject. They follow to be verbs such as is, are, was, were, am, and will be. Examples: It is he. This is she speaking. It is we who are responsible for the decision to downsize. NOTE: In spoken English, most people tend to follow to be verbs with object pronouns. Many English teachers support (or at least have given in to) this distinction between written and spoken English. Example: It could have been them. Better: It could have been they. Example: It is just me at the door. Better: It is just I at the door.

Rule 3. Object pronouns are used everywhere else (direct object, indirect object, object of the preposition). Object pronouns are me, you, him, her, it, us, and them. Examples: Jean talked to him. Are you talking to me?

To be able to choose pronouns correctly, you must learn to identify clauses. A clause is a group of words containing a verb and subject.

Rule 4a. A strong clause can stand on its own. Examples: She is hungry. I am feeling well today.

Rule 4b. A weak clause begins with words such as although, since, if, when, and because. Weak clauses cannot stand on their own. Examples: Although she is hungry... If she is hungry... Since I am feeling well...

Rule 4c. If a sentence contains more than one clause, isolate the clauses so that you can decide which pronoun is correct. Examples: Weak Strong [Although she is hungry,] [she will give him some of her food.] [Although this gift is for him,] [I would like you to have it too.]

Rule 5. To decide whether to use the subject or object pronoun after the words than or as, mentally complete the sentence. Examples: Tranh is as smart as she/her. If we mentally complete the sentence, we would say, "Tranh is as smart as she is." Therefore, she is the correct answer. Zoe is taller than I/me. Mentally completing the sentence, we have, "Zoe is taller than I am." Daniel would rather talk to her than I/me. We can mentally complete this sentence in two ways: "Daniel would rather talk to her than to me." OR "Daniel would rather talk to her than I would." As you can see, the meaning will change depending on the pronoun you choose.

Rule 6. Possessive pronouns show ownership and never need apostrophes. Possessive pronouns: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs NOTE The only time it's has an apostrophe is when it is a contraction for it is or it has. Examples: It's a cold morning. The thermometer reached its highest reading.

Rule 7.	Reflexive pronouns - myself, himself, herself, itself, themselves, ourselves, yourself, yourselves- should be used only when they refer back to another word in the sentence.
	Correct:	I worked myself to the bone.
	Incorrect:	My brother and myself did it. The word myself does not refer back to another word.
	Correct:	My brother and I did it.
	Incorrect:	Please give it to John or myself.
	Correct:	Please give it to John or me.

key (s-v)

1.mi
2. re 
3. fa
4. mi
5. re
6. mi
7. do
8. re
9.re
10.mi
11. fa

S-V agreement exercise

1. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after.
	B)	At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after.
	C)	At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after.
	D)	At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after.

2. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends.
	B)	Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends.
	C)	Al and Eli goes to the beach to surf with their friends.
	D)	Al and Eli goes to the beach to surf with their friends.

3. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends has waxed their boards.
	B)	When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends has waxed their boards.
	C)	When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends have waxed their boards.
	D)	When Al and Eli arrive, they find that their friends have waxed their boards.

4. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean.
	B)	The group of children from that school have never seen the ocean.
	C)	The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean.
	D)	The group of children from that school have never seen the ocean.

5. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	If our staff members doesn't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals.
	B)	If our staff members don't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals.
	C)	If our staff  members don't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals.
	D)	If our staff members doesn't quit picking at each other, we will not meet our goals.

6. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	Either Gary or I am responsible for allocating the funds.
	B)	Either Gary or I are responsible for allocating the funds.
	C)	Either Gary or I am responsible for allocating the funds.
	D)	Either Gary or I are responsible for allocating the funds.

7. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	Neither she nor they were willing to predict the election results.
	B)	Neither she nor they was willing to predict the election results.
	C)	Neither she nor they was willing to predict the election results.
	D)	Neither she nor they were willing to predict the election results.

8. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	Nora is one of the candidates who are worthy of my vote.
	B)	Nora is one of the candidates who is worthy of my vote.
	C)	Nora is one of the candidates who are worthy of my vote.
	D)	Nora is one of the candidates who is worthy of my vote.

9. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	Nora, of all the candidates who are running, is the best.
	B)	Nora, of all the candidates who are running, is the best.
	C)	Nora, of all the candidates who is running, is the best.
	D)	Nora, of all the candidates who is running, is the best.

10. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

	A)	My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exists because I dropped out of high school.
	B)	My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exist because I dropped out of high school.
	C)	My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exists because I dropped out of high school.
	D)	My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exist because I dropped out of high school.

11. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined.

A)

His dogs, which is kept outside, bark all day long.

B)

His dogs, which is kept outside, bark all day long.

C)

His dogs, which are kept outside, bark all day long.

D)

His dogs, which are kept outside, bark all day long.

Subject-verb agreement

Basic Rule.	The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. NOTE: The trick is in knowing whether the subject is singular or plural. The next trick is recognizing a singular or plural verb.
	Hint: Verbs do not form their plurals by adding an s as nouns do. In order to determine which verb is singular and which one is plural, think of which verb you would use with he or she and which verb you would use with they.
	Example:	talks, talk Which one is the singular form? Which word would you use with he? We say, "He talks." Therefore, talks is singular. We say, "They talk." Therefore, talk is plural.

Rule 1. Two singular subjects connected by /or  require a singular verb. Example: My aunt or my uncle is arriving by train today.

Rule 2. Two singular subjects connected by either/or or neither/nor require a singular verb as in Rule 1. Examples: Neither Juan nor Carmen is available. Either Kiana or Casey is helping today with stage decorations.

Rule 3. When I is one of the two subjects connected by either/or or neither/nor, put it second and follow it with the singular verb am. Example: Neither she nor I am going to the festival.

Rule 4. When a singular subject is connected by or or nor to a plural subject, put the plural subject last and use a plural verb. Example: The serving bowl or the plates go on that shelf.

Rule 5. When a singular and plural subject are connected by either/or or neither/nor, put the plural subject last and use a plural verb. Example: Neither Jenny nor the others are available.

Rule 6. As a general rule, use a plural verb with two or more subjects when they are connected by and. Example: A car and a bike are my means of transportation.

Rule 7. Sometimes the subject is separated from the verb by words such as along with, as well as, besides, or not. Ignore these expressions when determining whether to use a singular or plural verb. Examples: The politician, along with the newsmen, is expected shortly. Excitement, as well as nervousness, is the cause of her shaking.

Rule 8. The pronouns each, everyone, every one, everybody, anyone, anybody, someone, and somebody are singular and require singular verbs. Do not be misled by what follows of. Examples: Each of the girls sings well. Every one of the cakes is gone. NOTE: Everyone is one word when it means everybody. Every one is two words when the meaning is each one.

Rule 9. With words that indicate portions—percent, fraction, part, majority, some, all, none, remainder, and so forth —look at the noun in your of phrase (object of the preposition) to determine whether to use a singular or plural verb. If the object of the preposition is singular, use a singular verb. If the object of the preposition is plural, use a plural verb. Examples: Fifty percent of the pie has disappeared. Pie is the object of the preposition of. Fifty percent of the pies have disappeared. Pies is the object of the preposition. One-third of the city is unemployed. One-third of the people are unemployed. NOTE: Hyphenate all spelled-out fractions. All of the pie is gone. All of the pies are gone. Some of the pie is missing. Some of the pies are missing. None of the garbage was picked up. None of the sentences were punctuated correctly. Of all her books, none have sold as well as the first one.

NOTE: Apparently, the SAT testing service considers none as a singular word only. However, according to Merriam Webster's Dictionary of English Usage, "Clearly none has been both singular and plural since Old English and still is. The notion that it is singular only is a myth of unknown origin that appears to have arisen in the 19th century. If in context it seems like a singular to you, use a singular verb; if it seems like a plural, use a plural verb. Both are acceptable beyond serious criticism" (p. 664).

Rule 10. The expression the number is followed by a singular verb while the expression a number is followed by a plural verb. Examples: The number of people we need to hire is thirteen. A number of people have written in about this subject.

Rule 11. When either and neither are subjects, they always take singular verbs. Examples: Neither of them is available to speak right now. Either of us is capable of doing the job.

Rule 12. The words here and there have generally been labeled as adverbs even though they indicate place. In sentences beginning with here or there, the subject follows the verb. Examples: There are four hurdles to jump. There is a high hurdle to jump.

Rule 13. Use a singular verb with sums of money or periods of time. Examples: Ten dollars is a high price to pay. Five years is the maximum sentence for that offense.

Rule 14. Sometimes the pronoun who, that, or which is the subject of a verb in the middle of the sentence. The pronouns who, that, and which become singular or plural according to the noun directly in front of them. So, if that noun is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb. Examples: Salma is the scientist who writes the reports. The word in front of who is scientist, which is singular. Therefore, use the singular verb writes. He is one of the men who do the work. The word in front of who is men, which is plural. Therefore, use the plural verb do.

Rule 15.	Collective nouns such as team and staff may be either singular or plural depending on their use in the sentence.
	Examples:	The staff is in a meeting. Staff is acting as a unit here.
		The staff are in disagreement about the findings. The staff are acting as separate individuals in this example.
		The sentence would read even better as: The staff members are in disagreement about the findings.