Compound Subjects

Application 12
Instructions In the space provided after each sentence, type in the subject or subjects (along with the conjunction that connects them) followed by the simple present tense verb asked for (in bold and in parentheses). 1. Tim's watch or the alarm clocks __________ (to keep) us on schedule.
2. The alarm clocks or Tim's watch __________ (to keep) us on schedule.
3. Either Andra or the Seville boys __________ (to look) after the chickens when we're away.
4. Either the Seville boys or Andra __________ (to look) after the chickens when we're away.
5. Neither my kids nor Lillie __________ (to go) skating on that pond.
6. Neither Lillie nor my kids __________ (to go) skating on that pond.
7. A cake or cookies always __________ (to appear) mysteriously at my door on Midsummer's Eve.
8. Cookies or a cake always __________ (to appear) mysteriously at my door on Midsummer's Eve.
9. Neither my father nor my friends __________ (to talk) to me about money.
10. Neither my friends nor my father __________ (to talk) to me about money.

/* */ CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 12.1 Pretest 12.2 Writing 12.3 Present Tenses 12.4 Was and Were 12.5 There is, There are, and There Were 12.6 Modifying Phrases or Clauses 12.7 Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects 12.8 Who, Which, and That as Subjects 12.9 Compound Subjects 12.10 Review and Practice Part 1 12.10 Review and Practice Part 2 12.11 Fun with Grammar 12.12 Return to Your Writing 12.13 Mastery Test