B. Writing Sentences
Complete each of these sentences by adding a present-tense verb as described in the parentheses. Add any other needed words.
EXAMPLE (singular verb)
Three-tenths of the wall is already painted.
1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee
For use with Pupil's Edition pp. 138-140
GRAMMAR, USAGE,
AND MECHANICS COMPLETELY REVISED Fourth Course
By Joyce Armstrong Carroll and Edward E. Wilson
1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team is practicing every day.
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team are working hard to improve their skills.
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths of the students in the class are participating in the project.
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths of the pizza has been eaten.
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee organizes the annual school dance.
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee are finalizing the details for the upcoming dance.
1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team plays in the league.
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team practice every day.
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths of the students like pizza.
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths of the pizza is gone.
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee organizes the annual dance.
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee meet every Wednesday to plan the event.
To complete each of these sentences, we need to add a present-tense verb as described in the parentheses. Let's go through them one by one:
1. (singular verb)
Our baseball team plays every weekend.
2. (plural verb)
Our baseball team play their games with enthusiasm.
3. (plural verb)
Four-fifths of the students attend the school assembly.
4. (singular verb)
Four-fifths of the pizza has been eaten by the children.
5. (singular verb)
The dance committee organizes events throughout the year.
6. (plural verb)
The dance committee make decisions together.
To complete these sentences, you need to identify the subject and determine whether it is singular or plural. Then, choose the appropriate present-tense verb form based on that information.