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Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English

S-V Agreement 2

Directions: Choose the ONE best answer for each of the following questions.

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1: Of all university courses, mathematics probably _____ the most fear.: produce
produces
2: Living in big cities almost always _____ stress because of traffic jams, too few parking spaces, and too many people.: cause
causes
3: The way of life in small villages far from big cities _____ mostly quiet because there are few people.: is
are
4: In many countries, governments _____ the mass media through censorship.: control
controls
5: Sometimes a government covertly _____ the general population by releasing disinformation through the mass media.: influence
influences
6: President Obama, along with his support staff and news reporters, _____ many key cities around the world every year.: visit
visits
7: Least considered in the latest bombing campaign _____ the innocent victims.: was
were
8: Each cat and each dog in this animal shelter _____ eventually placed in a good home.: is
are
9: The deer standing silently next to the large tree _____ not seen by the two hunters.: was
were
10: Neither the students nor the teacher _____ able to find the solution immediately.: was
were