Choose the correct verb

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Some members of the teachers union (want, wants) to go on strike. Janes raincoat, with all the rips and tears, (provide, provides) little protection. There (is, are) a lot of trees on our block. Where (is, are) my keys?

In the background (was, were) a big yellow sun.

Part II. Directions: The following sentences contain compound subject. Choose the correct verb for each sentence

A small black cat and a large yellow dog (sit, sits) on the front stairs.

The boss and her secretary (eat, eats) lunch at the same time.

For a delicious salad, fresh ingredients and a large bowl (is, are) essential.

Comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing (was, were) recommended by the instructor.

Not only the students but also the teacher (was, were) anxious to finish the lesson.

Part III. Directions: The following sentences contain indefinite pronouns. Choose the correct verb for each sentence

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Neither of those hats (suit, suits) your face. Somebody in the book club always (forget, forgets) to bring the book.

Something in that curry (make, makes) me sneeze.

One of those socks (is, are) lighter than the other.

Everyone (like, likes) Marys key lime pie.