Form, Structure, and Sense Flashcards

The team of researchers, along with their graduate assistants, _______ presenting findings at the international conference next month.

Answer: is

The subject 'team' is singular; the phrase 'along with their graduate assistants' is parenthetical and does not affect subject-verb agreement.

Each of the proposed amendments _______ reviewed thoroughly by the legal department before the vote.

Answer: was

'Each' is singular; the prepositional phrase 'of the proposed amendments' does not affect the verb; 'was' is correct.

Inspired by the documentary, _______ began volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend.

Answer: many viewers

The participial phrase 'Inspired by the documentary' modifies the subject of the main clause — 'many viewers' are the ones inspired and who begin volunteering.

The judge ruled that both defendants _______ entitled to a retrial based on newly discovered evidence.

Answer: were

The subject 'both defendants' is plural; in a past-context ruling, the plural past tense 'were' is correct.

The company's values include transparency, integrity, and a commitment to _______ all stakeholders equitably.

Answer: treating

'A commitment to' is a noun phrase; the preposition 'to' here is not an infinitive marker but a preposition, so it requires a gerund: 'treating.'

The auditorium, together with the adjacent conference rooms, _______ being renovated to improve accessibility for all visitors.

Answer: is

The subject 'auditorium' is singular; 'together with the adjacent conference rooms' is a parenthetical phrase, so the singular verb 'is' is correct.

The program coordinator asked all participants to register early, review the schedule, and _______ any required materials before the first session.

Answer: download

The series follows 'asked all participants to': 'to register,' 'to review,' 'to download'; the bare infinitive 'download' maintains parallel structure as the third item.