Each of his six previous fights ____________ shown in Europe.
was
were
Even now, his recollection of the events _______ sketchy.
is
are
Rona is among those who ________ the prize should be larger.
think
thinks
Kamau said the police and much of America ______ caught off guard when the riots were ignited.
was
were
Neither Hannah nor her sisters __________ been to the movie "Hannah and Her Sisters".
has
have
Hannah, along with her sisters, ______ looking forward to reading "I Was a Teen-age Were-Editor."
is
are
The kicking game, as well as the running game, _________________________.
are entirely different matters
is an entirely different matter
A 96-foot-long concrete post will be driven into the foundation until only about 16 feet ___________.
protrude
protrudes
Including students on committees ____________ the decision more fair.
make
makes
The cost of tickets _________ angered Tom Hanks.
has
have
Count on it, even if he picks a running mate whose past campaign positions or voting record (vary, varies) from the party line.
vary
varies
Each of his previous six fights in Tallahassee (was, were) shown in Europe.
was
were
Clearly, the states or the federal government (need, needs) to spend the money.
need
needs
Among Maxwell's early memories (is, are) walking to the precinct with his parents to vote for Reagan.
is
are
This is one of those ideas out of California that (deserve, deserves) a quick grave.
deserve
deserves
It was one of those gut-wrenching, extra-inning games that (leave, leaves) you wondering, "How did that happen?"
leave
leaves
The majority of salespeople (remain, remains) men.
remain
remains
If you think the impeachment criteria for proving perjury and obstruction of justice should have been the same in 1999 as (it was, they were) in 1974, you might be an extremist.
it was
they were
In the last two months, my newspaper ran two stories on state Sen. Stephen F. Lynch, one of the men who (want, wants) to fill the late Joe Moakley's congressional seat.
want
wants
Not one of FSU's past seven (freshman, freshmen) classes (has, have) posted a 50-percent graduation rate within six years -- the NCAA standard.
freshman, has
freshman, have
freshmen, has
freshmen, have
The combination of power and finesse (has, have) prompted some to call the two players "Thunder and Lightning."
has
have
Footage shot by the few scientists who have made it to these areas (show, shows) entire families of gorillas.
show
shows
Neither Feeney nor McKay, it seemed, (was, were) content.
was
were
Florida is one of eight states that (use, uses) such a plan to establish priorities.
use
uses
The new Department of Management Services code for implementing Service First personnel policies (is, are) a change of pace.
is
are
The uncertain status of Sanders and Vaughn, along with the suspension of starting right end Ben Coleman, ________ FAMU with plenty of holes to fill when players return.
leave
leaves
Just because someone is of a different party or persuasion does not necessarily mean ____________ wrong.
they are
he or she is
He'll be notified once the job description and requirements, called a leadership statement, for a new president ______ finalized.
is
are
It's not the money or the fame that (keep, keeps) Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake together.
keep
keeps
It's not the boulders or the beasts that (keep, keeps) Fred and Wilma Flintstone together.
keep
keeps
It's not the beasts or the fame that (keep, keeps) Britney Spears and Fred Flintstone together.
keep
keeps
If there (was, were) ever any doubt about the store's future in Tallahassee, there shouldn't be now.
was
were
Encouraging values such as honesty, belief in the work ethic and responsibility for one's actions (is, are) more important for school achievement than family income or educational background.
is
are
The moral irresponsibility displayed by one trusted institution after another, from major corporations to the Catholic Church to major-league baseball, (is, are) disillusioning.
is
are
Matthew Coe is one of only a few artisans in the United States who (handcraft, handcrafts) marimbas and xylophones.
handcraft
handcrafts
That's one of the things that (make, makes) America great.
make
makes
He was employed by the state Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, which, along with Tallahassee and university police officials, (enforce, enforces) laws prohibiting underage drinking.
enforce
enforces
But his vehicle, along with four others parked at High Park Village, (was, were) reportedly burglarized last month.
was
were
Directions: Examine the underlined word in the following sentence. Is it the right word for the job?
Here, the burden of Hollywood-style budgets and Hollywood stardom, as well as his age, are showing.
Correct
Incorrect
Directions: Examine the underlined word in the following sentence. Is it the right word for the job?
She described the Dvorak as one of those sweeping, romantic concertos that comes down to the soloist versus the orchestra.
Correct
Incorrect
The news media (show, shows) up almost everywhere Bau goes.
show
shows
Pla said road construction and traffic, particularly around Mission Road, (is, are) slowing the buses headed to Griffin.
is
are
Everything from engraved bricks to academic chairs ______ living benefactors.
honor
honors
bothers
references
Which word would you choose for this headline? Neither tight security nor snow _______ travelers
faze
fazes
phase
phases
Which word would you chose for this headline? Neither tight security nor storms ______ travelers
faze
fazes
phase
phases
One of the players who (was, were) questioned would not say (if, whether) investigators asked him about former players.
was ... if
was ... whether
were ... if
were ... whether
Sophomore LaQuinta Neely, one of the youngsters who (has, have) responded nicely to the leadership, supplied a key defensive rebound.
has
have
This time, neither flexibility nor force of will (was, were) enough.
was
were
Each of them (has, have) a deep understanding.
has
have
They each (has, have) a deep understanding.
has
have
Neither of them (has, have) a deep understanding.
has
have
Neither the governor nor the Rockettes (has, have) a deep understanding.
has
have
Does anyone still think the Macarena, Ricky Martin or the Sally Jessy Raphael show (featuring a cameo from the bespectacled star) (are, is) in anymore?
are
is
The success of "Joe Millionaire," "American Idol," "Survivor," "The Bachelor" and "Fear Factor" (has, have) created the impression that an unscripted program can flatten any competition coming its way.
has
have
Wilson, along with fellow fleet division employee Harold Richardson and ex-Car Quest employee Garrett Ponder, (was, were) indicted in December.
was
were
SAIL High's recent stamp of approval from an accrediting organization and its recognition in a state magazine (has, have) given it something to boast about.
has
have
The testing period for the reading, math and science components of the exam (conclude, concludes) on March 14.
conclude
concludes
Newspaper advertising is another of the professional services that (has, have) never been subject to sales tax.
has
have
Boyle said O'Bryant's expertise in business development and physician and employee relations ____________ in his choice.
was a deciding factor
were deciding factors
It's qualities like those, judges say, that (make, makes) a company stand out.
make
makes
A blend of vintage colors and prints (help, helps) create a restful haven in the bedroom.
help
helps
He is one of those who (rate, rates) people by how they dress.
rate
rates
I guess I could write it off as one of the conditions that (afflict, afflicts) attorneys.
afflict
afflicts
Neither Duke nor UNC (was, were) in favor of expansion.
was
were
Unless Witherspoon or Field (are, is) delivering a witticism, the movie withers.
are
is
No man's life, liberty or property (is, are) safe when the Legislature is in session.
is
are
LeeAnn Feiertag is among those who (meet, meets) every month at the Northeast Branch Library.
meet
meets
The housing department at FSU, along with its Office of the Inspector General, (is, are) working to provide a comprehensive program.
is
are
I had one of those weird dreams that (make, makes) you wonder if you're awake or asleep.
make
makes
The only difference is I'm one of the few who (doesn't, don't) hate the sport with a passion.
doesn't
don't
That development has contributed to sewage spills that Leon County says (threaten, threatens) the Ochlockonee River.
threaten
threatens
A bar of soap or can of soup (is, are) as welcome as a space heater.
is
are
Virtually every prominent Republican leader in the state -- including Gov. Jeb Bush, Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings, Attorney General Charlie Crist and Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher -- (was, were) there to applaud.
was
were
Here are some suggestions for the next time Horn or Owens (reach, reaches) the end zone.
reach
reaches
President Bush, left, along with Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, (attend, attends) a campaign fund-raiser Thursday. (This is a photo caption.)
attend
attends
FSU committed two turnovers, and neither (was, were) turned into Miami points.
was
were
Hoffman, one of the rangers who (has, have) raised $200,000 for the re-election campaign, is head of WCI Communities Inc.
has
have
One of the early black Girl Scout troops (pose, poses) in this undatedphoto.
pose
poses
It's just one of the troops that (has, have) posed in that spot.
has
have
Tell your intended you want to talk about how you each (spend, spends) money.
spend
spends
Each of you (need, needs) to prepare carefully.
need
needs
Some cynics contend that no man's life, liberty or property (is, are) safe while lawmakers are in session.
is
are
The tape -- along with the arrest of three Moroccan and two Indian suspects -- (provides, provide) the strongest indication yet of a possible Islamic link to the attack.
provides
provide
Nims is one of five schools that (has, have) been under capacity.
has
have
Neither of the Flurys (has, have) run a full marathon.
has
have
She, like many other Madison officials, (credit, credits) the opening of the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
credit
credits
SiTV is one of several networks that (plan, plans) to offer programming catering to Latinos.
plan
plans
Fred Fingerly is the only one of the quiz contestants who (plan, plans) to bribe the quizmaster.
plan
plans
Some of the neighbors get nervous when DoeD or Ginger (stop, stops) trotting and (start, starts) squatting. (In case you're wondering: DoeD and Ginger are dogs.)
stop, start
stops, starts
Neither she nor her kids (has, have) seen signs of damage to anyone's grass.
has
have
The relatively large number of apartment buildings here and in Alachua County (suggest, suggests) a connection with the relatively high percentage of college students in both counties.
suggest
suggests
Environmentalists said the ruling, along with concerns documented in the new lawsuit, (show,shows) that the EPA has failed to keep an eye on Florida.
show
shows
Bobby Bowden is fond of saying that each of his nine assistant coaches (has, have) one vote but that his always counts as 10.
has
have
He returned this week from a trip to the University of Maryland, a school __________ had offered him a full ride.
that
which
In a proposal backed by at least two commissioners -- but (that, which) may not be possible under state law -- Mayor Scott Maddox wants to fine those who skate in Kleman Plaza as much as $1,000.
that
which
Warrick Dunn is one of four FSU backs (that, who) (was, were) selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
that was
that were
who was
who were
More than half of Americans favor a law (that, which) bans gay marriage.
that
which
Realists know there are many things that government does well and (that, which) all citizens expect.
that
which
Tallahassee locations are __________ on video.
referenced
mentioned
The goofy hat (fit, fitted) him well.
fit
fitted
In 2001, Winn-Dixie (retrofit, retrofitted) its store on North Monroe Street.
retrofit
retrofitted
The margin for error (shrank, shrunk) when Ellis went down during the first practice.
shrank
shrunk
Police want to talk to club patrons who may have witnessed a fight or (saw, have seen) two cars leaving the parking lot.
saw
have seen
The Revised Standard Version reads: "And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling __________ and __________ in a manger."
clothes / laying
clothes / lying
cloths / laying
cloths / lying
The (climactic, climatic) phase of the Iraq crisis opened Monday as the United States, Britain and Spain introduced a brief, blunt resolution to the United Nations.
climactic
climatic
It's shocking to hear such a dire (prophecy, prophesy) from Swain.
prophecy
prophesy
She also argued that (disbursing, dispersing) blacks into mostly white districts could make it easier for liberal Democrats to compete with conservative Republicans.
disbursing
dispersing
Even (grisly, gristly, grizzly) stories and photos would not deter them from researching the car crashes in depth.
grisly
gristly
grizzly
He wowed the audience with finely crafted tunes pulsing with rich, (resonant, resonate) melodies.
resonant
resonate
He said the two rope lines somehow jumped out of the (chalks, chawks, chocks, chox) through which they passed.
chalks
chawks
chocks
chox
He __________ a job as a one-man news crew for a Panama City TV station.
wangled
wrangled
What a week. I feel as if I've really been through the __________ .