Indefinite Pronouns As Subject

Application 8
Instructions In the space provided after each sentence, type in the subject followed by the verb asked for (in bold and in parentheses) in the tense called for in each section. Simple present 1. Around the holidays, several of my customers from the fancy part of town __________ (to ask) me to make marzipan.
2. Anyone who can work with tools __________ (to know) how to fix that mailbox.
3. Neither of the actors __________ (to spend) much time memorizing lines.
4. Everybody in the grandstands __________ (to want) to avoid trouble.
5. Very few of the stones that are in this bag __________ (to increase) in value over the years.
Present perfect action (Combine has or have with the past participle of the main verb.) 6. Nobody in my classes __________ (to work) very hard this week.
7. Instead, many __________ (to bask) in the sudden sweetness of the weather.
8. Matt and Lena are sun-bathing every day, but neither __________ (to try) to swim in the river yet.
9. The select few who talk often with Matt and Lena __________ (to contradict) the rumor about their secret marriage.
10. Matt and Lena are stubborn people and each __________ (to develop) a strong desire to stay independent.

/* */ 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