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    Subject and Verb Agreement

    For writing to sound intelligent and correct, one must make sure to have their subjects and verbs agree in number (i.e. singular or plural). For each of the following sentences, choose the correct verb or verb phrase to complete the sentence.

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    The sound of the waves _____________ soothing.

    2

    All of the dogs in the subdivision ___________ barking.

    3

    The jury _____________ this afternoon.

    4

    Most of us ____________ in favor of the new law.

    5

    Twenty gallons of oil ___________ spilled.