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Intervening PhrasesSet 3

1The library, along with the laboratories ..... scheduled to open next week.

2What should you ignore when identifying the true subject of a sentence?

3I, together with my friends, (am, are) able to solve my problems through reflection.

4The teacher, along with his assistants, ..... present.

5"The pile of books on the desk needs to be sorted." What is the correct subject-verb agreement considering the intervening phrase?

6The guide, together with the tourists, ..... (was, were) amazed by the view.

7If the subject has a prepositional phrase, locate the head noun to the left of the first preposition.Which of the following sentences is an example of this explanation?

8These are words that come between the subject and the verb but does not affect its agreement at all times.

9The authorities, together with local communities, who collaborate on environmental initiatives, ..... to raise awareness about sustainable practices.

10Kriti accompanied by Menon, Sonan, Mina and Hema ..... going to a party

11Which sentence shows correct agreement with a prepositional phrase?

12Kiara, together with her friends ..... to school every morning.

13Which of the following sentences correctly applies the rule that prepositional phrases do not affect the verb?

14My cousin, with his spouse, ..... in the civic actions for the community.

15The boy, along with his friends, (is/are) playing soccer.

16The phrase "along with his friends" affects the subject-verb agreement in which way?

17Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.My pencil case, as well as my wallet and lunchbox, (be) not here.

18John, in addition to his cousins, ..... at the party.

19My cousin, along with brother and sister, ..... in a famous hospital.

20The lawyer, along with her colleagues, (has/have) prepared the case.

21The book, along with its many illustrations, ..... available in both English and French.

22Choose the correct verb in the sentence. The students, with their parents, ..... the museum.

23Irene, along with her friends, ..... the library.

24The little girl, along with her friends, (play/plays) the violin.

25My son, along with two friends, (is / are) coming home to spend a couple of days.

26Laura, together with Jesse, (sing, sings) the alto part.

27The teacher, as well as his students, ..... asleep in the classroom.

28What is the subject?After touring the shoreline by helicopter, she appeared on television.

29The book, along with the pen, (was/were) on the desk.

30Pollution, together with water erosion, is taking its toll on the buildings.

31The dog, along with its puppies, ..... in the yard.

32Parenthetical expressions and Prepositional phrases does not affect the agreement between the subject and the verb.

33The lady, with all the birds, live/lives on my street.

34Rita, along with her friends, ..... won the prize.

35Which tip helps you avoid errors in subject-verb agreement by ignoring prepositional phrases?

36The coach, as well as the fans, (was, were) disappointed in the team's performance.

37Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: "The book, along with several magazines, ..... on the shelf."

38The book, along with the pen, ..... on the table.

39Ryan, together with his friends ..... finished the test

40Maricel, not her friends, ..... given enough time to finish the test.

41The book, along with the pen, (belong/belongs) to me.

42The vessel, with its entire crew and cargo, (was, were) lost.

43The donkey, as well as the mule and the horse, ..... copious amounts of hay.

44Which sentence has the correct verb for a subject with an interrupting phrase?

45The piano as well as the pipe organ ..... to be tuned for the big concert.

46Which verb will complete the sentence, "Sally, together with her friends, (perform, performs) well."?

47This class, along with math and science, ..... me busy.

48Excitement, as well as nervousness, ..... the cause of her nervousness.

49My cousin, in addition to his wife, ..... flying to Canada.

50My brother, along with his friends, ..... going to the concert tonight.

51Subject-Verb Agreement: Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: The book, as well as the pen, ..... on the table. A) is B) are C) were

52A charming smile, together with a healthy bank account, (makes, make) Bob an eligible bachelor.

53FILL WITH THE PROPER VERB IN THE BLANK. The boys accompanied by their teacher ..... going for a picnic.

54In the sentence 'The man, along with his children, ..... leaving.', which verb correctly fills the blank?

55My dog Floyd, together with Buster the cat, ..... to play with money.

56Select the option that best completes the sentence. The man, accompanied by his wife, ..... here.

57Select the correct verb:The CEO, accompanied by three board members, was / were seated at the head table.

58My aunt, in addition to her friends, ..... (is, are) coming to dinner.

59The leader, together with the group members (is,are) joining the contest.

60The teacher, along with her students, (is, are) determined to have a good year.

61Yee Joe, together with her two best friends, ..... to the library every Sunday.