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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its subject? A. The plants in her window box sprouts quickly. B. The colors of the Canadian flag are red and white. C. Farmers in Costa Rica uses machetes. D. A hat with red flowers were left on the bench.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Stuck between B and D

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Why do you think it is D?

OpenStudy (tinylittlehelper):

Oh, hi again! Remember: A subject that's singular has to have a singular verb.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because it sounds ok

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

This is what D would be without the adjective phrase: "A hat were left on the bench."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

first find the subject...see if it is a singular or plural subject

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if it helps, take out all prepositional phrases...these are not needed

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

So, the answer is.....?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Yes! Good job :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks :D

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

You're welcome :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep.....colors ARE

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