1. If the following sentence is correct, write the word correct. Otherwise, fix the verb so that it agrees with its subject.
Mathematics are my favorite subject in school.
Answer: Incorrect. Are should be replaced by is.
2. If the following sentence is correct, write the word correct. Otherwise, fix the verb so that it agrees with its subject.
The family has moved south for the winter.
Answer: Correct.
3. If the following sentence is correct, write the word correct. Otherwise, fix the verb so that it agrees with its subject.
The family has been unable to agree on what to have for dinner.
Answer: Incorrect. Has should be replaced by have. (Note: collective noun takes a plural verb when the noun refers to the individual parts of the group.)
4. If the following sentence is correct, write the word correct. Otherwise, fix the verb so that it agrees with its subject.
There goes our chances of winning the lottery yet again.
Answer: Incorrect. Goes should be replaced by go.
5. If the following sentence is correct, write the word correct. Otherwise, fix the verb so that it agrees with its subject.
Three hours is the amount of time it takes to cook a ham.
Answer: Correct.
