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EXERCISES 5 4
EXERCISES
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In the following sentences (i) underline the complex noun that is the subject; (ii) circle the main
51.1 In the following sentences (i) underline the complex noun that is the subject, (ii) circle the main
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noun in the subject; and (in) write the verb in brackets in the space either as a singular verb
noun in the subject; and (in) write the verb in brackets in the space either as a singular verb or or
plural verb so that it agrees with the main noun. (A)
plural verb so that it agrees with the main noun. (A)
us to speculate on
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been considered in the previous section
The(jssues)which have
1 1 The(ssues)which have been considered in the previous section... A40W us to speculate on
(allow)
problems that learners might encounter, (allow)
problems that learners might encounter.
(be)
against the law.
Smuggling illegal immigrants out of Mexico
2 2 Smuggling illegal immigrants out of Mexico.................... against the law. (be)
be held next
since it won independence
The country's first general election
to
3 3 The country's first general election since it won independence.................... to be held next
(be)
month.
month, (be)
to
The only people who are interested in the book
be lawyers,
(seem)
4 4 The only people who are interested in the book....................: to be lawyers. (seem)
that the
The view of the manufacturing and tourist industries
economy is
5 5 The view of the manufacturing and tourist industries.................... that the economy is
improving, (be)
improving. (be)
An early analysis of the results
Socialists
that the
have won.
(show)
6 6 An early analysis of the results......0..00......... that the Socialists have won. (show)
be a
to
Reliance only on written tests of English to measure language ability
cheap
7 7 Reliance only on written tests of English to measure language ability..................... to be a cheap
(appear)
option.
option, (appear)
51.2 Complete the following extracts from newspapers with either was/were or has/have. If both
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Complete the following extracts from newspapers with either was/were or has/have. If both
singular and plural forms are possible, write them both. (B & C)
singular and plural forms are possible, write them both. (B & C)
The crowd announced rising profits
growing restless as the day got hotter.]
3 3 issued a warrant for Adamson's arresu torn.,
third year running.]
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Thomas was thought to be in Spain, although his exact whereabouts
7 yThe stairs leading to the exit steep and dangerous, said the report.

51.3 Correct any mistakes in these sentences or put a S if they are already correct. (A & D)
51.3.
Correct any mistakes in these sentences or put a /if they are already correct. (A & D)
The island's politics is complex, with over twelve parties competing for power.
1 1 The island's politics is complex, with over twelve parties competing for power.
from over 40 countries are competing in Madrid this weekend.
Gymnasts
2 2 Gymnasts from over 40 countries are competing in Madrid this weekend.
become an increasingly popular course at university.
Economics has
3 3 Economics has become an increasingly popular course at university.
The latest news of the earthquake survivors are very disturbing.
4 4 The latest news of the earthquake survivors are very disturbing.
Jim's politics has changed considerably since he was in his twenties.
5 5 Jim's politics has changed considerably since he was in his twenties.
Diabetes are an illness caused by too much sugar in the blood.
6 6 Diabetes are an illness caused by too much sugar in the blood.
Recent government statistics show a sharp decline in crime.
7 7 Recent government statistics show a sharp decline in crime.
Women's gymnastics are no longer dominated by eastern Europeans.
8 8 Women's gymnastics are no longer dominated by eastern Europeans.
Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.
9 9 Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.
Most years, over three hundred athletes competes in the games.
10 10 Most years, over three hundred athletes competes in the games.
The economics of the plan is worrying investors.
11 11 The economics of the plan is worrying investors.
Measles is still a fairly serious childhood disease in some countries.

12 12 Measles is still a fairly serious childhood disease in some countries.

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