Student Workbook

Assignment Sheet 3

OBJECTIVE 6 

Select verbs for plural pronoun subjects 

Instructions 

Underline the subject in each sentence. Then circle the correct 

verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject. 

 

 

EXAMPLE

 

 

Both the red tie and the blue tie (look, looks) good with that 

shirt. 

1. 

Many of us (like, likes) long books. 

2. 

Few of the pies (was, were) left after the bake sale. 

3. 

Both of the trees (need, needs) trimming. 

4. 

Both had rounded the bend and (was, were) out of sight. 

5. 

Many (begin, begins) with the marshall of the parade riding 

in a convertible. 

6. 

Both (has, have) vinyl tops. 

7. 

Many people (eat, eats) in front of a television set. 

8. 

Several (was, were) mailed to the club members. 

9. 

Few (vote, votes) on rainy days. 

10. 

Many (is, are) made of chocolate and nuts.  

Basic Skills 

Critical Thinking 

Introduction 

Plural pronouns take a plural 

verb when used as subjects of 

sentences. 

Equipment And Supplies 

Pen or pencil

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