Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 3

Cross out the incorrect verb form in each sentence. In addition, underline the subject or subjects that go with the verb. Then write the correct form of the verb in the space provided.
______ 1. Why is Jonathan and his friends cutting their hair so short
______ 2. Neither of my essays for history or economics are well written.
______ 3. A digital camera, a cellular phone, and an iPod was on my daughter's wish list.
______ 4. The mangoes on the tree looks ripe.
______ 5. Here is the midterm report you requested and the copies of the fi les I duplicated.
______ 6. The annoying barking from the neighbor's dogs prevent me from studying.
______ 7. One of my sports heroes are decathlon winner Bryan Clay, who attributed his success at the Beijing Olympics to discipline and perseverance.
______ 8. Three eggs, grated cheese, and chopped ham makes for a hearty omelet.
______ 9. A person in his or her twenties often think that retirement planning isn't necessary.
______ 10. Each of the contestants on the new game show have a chance of winning the million-dollar grand prize.