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51.1 In the following sentences (i) underline the complex noun that is the subject; (ii) circle the main
noun in the subject; and (in) write the verb in brackets in the space either as a singular verb or
plural verb so that it agrees with the main noun. (A)

1 The(jssues)which have been considered in the previous section Q^W. us to speculate on
problems that learners might encounter, (allow)
2 Smuggling illegal immigrants out of Mexico against the law. (be)
3 The country's first general election since it won independence to be held next
month, (be)
4 The only people who are interested in the book to be lawyers, (seem)
5 The view of the manufacturing and tourist industries that the economy is
improving, (be)
6 An early analysis of the results that the Socialists have won. (show)
7 Reliance only on written tests of English to measure language ability to be a cheap
option, (appear)
51.2 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)

The crowd growing restless as the day got hotter.]
2 (^Sony announced rising profits for the third year running.]

3 The police issued a warrant for Adamson's arresu
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4 CWhen she was found, her face was bruised and her clothes torn.,

5 {The public a right to know how the money is to be spent.

6 ) Thomas was thought to be in Spain, although his exact whereabouts unknown??

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