Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 90

Working in groups of two, underline the subject and lightly cross out any words that come between the subject and the verb. Then double-underline the verb in parentheses that you believe is correct.
1. Some members of the parents' association (want, wants) to ban certain books from the school library.
2. Chung's trench coat, with its big lapels and shoulder flaps, (make, makes) him feel like a tough private eye.
3. Misconceptions about apes like the gorilla (has, have) turned a relatively peaceful animal into a terrifying monster.
4. The rising cost of necessities like food and shelter (force, forces) many elderly people to live in poverty.
5. In my opinion, a few slices of pepperoni pizza (make, makes) a great evening.