Question

Select the correct verb to complete the sentence below. Then select the correct simple subject for the sentence. 1.) None of the teachers [stay/stays] at school past 5:30 P.M. Simple Subject: [teachers/none/school]2.) Either of the schools [win/wins] the pennant every year. Simple Subject: [schools/pennant/either]3.) The boy [has/have] many types of snakes in his back yard. Simple Subject: [boy/back yard/snake]4.) Each of the men [is/are] going to compete in the race. Simple Subject: [men/each/race]5.) Cake and coffee [makes/make] an excellent ending to a meal. Simple Subject: [cake and coffee/cake/coffee]6.) Every one of the girls [need/needs/is needing] to be at practice today. Simple Subject: [girls/one/every]

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) None of the teachers stay at school past 5:30 P.M.

Simple Subject: teachers

2.) Either of the schools wins the pennant every year.

Simple Subject: schools

3.) The boy has many types of snakes in his back yard.

Simple Subject: boy

4.) Each of the men is going to compete in the race.

Simple Subject: men

5.) Cake and coffee make an excellent ending to a meal.

Simple Subject: cake and coffee

6.) Every one of the girls needs to be at practice today.

Simple Subject: girls

Explanation:

The simple subject is the main word that is in the subject of a sentence. It is very basic and is the primary performer of the action in that sentence.