Practice Makes Perfect

Singular Subject Plural Object of the Preposition

The box of fresh cookies wastorn open by their dog.

Each of you hasa duty to help them.

One of the youngest candidates needsa lot more money.

Plural Subject Singular Object of the Preposition

The musicians in the little band weregiven a new contract.

Several girls from our school havebeen awarded scholarships.

Circle the boldface word that best completes each sentence.

1. One of the boys are/is/werea friend of mine.


2. The woman/person/womenfrom our church are having a bake sale.


3. Each of the people at these meetings want/have to/needsto know the truth.


4. The box of chocolates was/are/werea gift from Thomas.


5. The students in this class need/wants/hasmore time to prepare.


6. Every one of you on the team want/has/have the chance to be a champion.


7. The magician, together with his assistants, makes/are making/makethe rabbits disappear.


8. All of you in the third row needs/need/was neededto stand up.


9. Many tourists on this flight doesn’t/don’t/doeshave the proper visa.


10. A young teacher, along with several of her pupils, find/are locating/capturesthe robber.

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