Grammar Quiz: Subject–Verb Agreement #2

Instructions: Choose the form of the verb(s) that agrees with the subject.

Note: In the feedback, "Concise" refers to the related section in the Concise edition of The Canadian Writer's Handbook. "Essentials" refers to the related section in the Essentials edition of the handbook.

. The economic and social initiatives contained in the new bill ______ our future well-being, according to a government spokesperson.

. The finance committee ______ a new report for each meeting, outlining recent spending and earnings.

. The relevant financial data ______ compiled by the team over an intense week of research and evaluation.

. Each member and team leader ______ committed to working together to meet the new deadline.

. A number of the people who were rescued from the burning building ______ been hospitalized for smoke inhalation, but the exact number ______ not been determined.

. At Botanical Bay, a tide pool full of sea anemones, clams, and sea urchins also ______ a small starfish.

. After Kai's parties, most of the people ______willing to stay and help clean up.

. The teacher explained that there ______ several effective approaches to creating a thesis statement.

. Each instance of bullying or intimidation in children under school age ______ long-term effects on the socialization process.

. Jostling for position by the stage with cameras poised ______ the dancers' adoring parents.

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