Subject-Verbs

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Could these subject-verb sentences be checked to see if they're correct or incorrect? My answers are in brackets. Thanks!

The size of the groups depend on the nature of the task. (incorrect 'Depends')

Playing computer games helps hand-eye coordination.(Correct 'helps')

Neither a wrench nor pliers are useful in such circumstances.(Correct 'Are')

The causes of the current world food shortage is a matter of controversy.(incorrect 'is')

He or his brothers happily cares for the young chickens.(Correct 'cares')

No one in our class or in any of the others do the required reading.(Correct 'do')

A number of the residents maintain the garden beds at the front of the building.(Correct)

The violinist's part in these works are very demanding.(Correct 'are')

In very hot weather, the orchestra find it difficult to play a full symphony.(Incorrect or correct sentence?)

The grazing of domestic animals have a major impact on global ecosystems.(Correct 'Have')

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hello, MayOken—and welcome to English Forums. Thank you for registering as a member.

MayOkenCould these subject-verb sentences be checked to see if they're correct or incorrect?

Your answer indications are unclear, but here are comments for the ones that I think you answered wrong. The others are correct:

The causes of the current world food shortage is a matter of controversy.(incorrect 'is') - 'Are' is correct; is that what you meant to write? (I think an argument could be made for 'is', but it is weaker.
He or his brothers happily cares for the young chickens.(Correct 'cares') - No; the notional subject is 'brothers'.
No one in our class or in any of the others do the required reading.(Correct 'do') - No; 'one' is singular.
The violinist's part in these works are very demanding.(Correct 'are') - No; 'part' is singular.
In very hot weather, the orchestra find it difficult to play a full symphony.(Incorrect or correct sentence?) - 'Orchestra' can be singular or plural; here, it could be either.
The grazing of domestic animals have a major impact on global ecosystems.(Correct 'Have') - No; 'grazing is singular.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your advice! Regarding the subject-verb agreement sentences below:

Each of the refugees has easily adapted to the new way of life in Australia. (Incorrect 'Has')

More of the population are taking the government's health warnings seriously.(Correct)

Since 1998, the number of unskilled, low paid casual workers have increased dramatically.(Correct)

Other notable Japanese film directors include Koboyashi, Kinoshita and Kinagasa.(Correct)

Another of the boys was attempting to break the 50 metres freestyle record.(Incorrect 'was')

All of his books are now available in the local library.(Correct)

Thanks,
D

Mister Micawber · Answer

MayOkenEach of the refugees has easily adapted to the new way of life in Australia. (Incorrect 'Has')

I don't understand your answers. Are you agreeing with the original sentence or not?

Anonymous · Answer

Apologies, my answers on the end are stating that the sentence is correct/incorrect in my opinion according to the subject-verb agreement with in it. Basically, the sentences below need to make sense according to subject and verb agreements.

Each of the refugees has easily adapted to the new way of life in Australia. (Incorrect 'Has')
More of the population are taking the government's health warnings seriously. (Correct)
Since 1998, the number of unskilled, low paid casual workers have increased dramatically. (Correct)
Other notable Japanese film directors include Koboyashi, Kinoshita and Kinagasa. (Correct)
Another of the boys was attempting to break the 50 metres freestyle record.(Incorrect 'was')
All of his books are now available in the local library. (Correct)

Thanks,
D

Mister Micawber · Answer

MayOken Basically, the sentences below need to make sense according to subject and verb agreements.

I am aware of that.

MayOken my answers on the end are stating that the sentence is correct/incorrect in my opinion

Then these are wrong answers from you:

Each of the refugees has easily adapted to the new way of life in Australia. (Incorrect 'Has')
More of the population are taking the government's health warnings seriously. (Correct) - There are arguments for both singular and plural here.
Since 1998, the number of unskilled, low paid casual workers have increased dramatically. (Correct)
Another of the boys was attempting to break the 50 metres freestyle record.(Incorrect 'was')

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your time and help!

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