Problem Overview:
The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct present-tense form of the verb provided in parentheses, ensuring that the verb agrees in number (singular or plural) with the subject of the sentence. The basic rule is:
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Singular subjects take singular verbs.
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Plural subjects take plural verbs.
Solution:
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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#### 1. This basketball game ______ one of the most entertaining ever. (be)
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Subject: "This basketball game" (singular)
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Verb: "is"
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Answer:
is
---
#### 2. The players ______ one of the toughest opponents of the year. (have)
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Subject: "The players" (plural)
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Verb: "are"
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Answer:
are
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#### 3. All the players ______ the game very excited. (start)
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Subject: "All the players" (plural)
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Verb: "start"
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Answer:
start
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#### 4. Today, players ______ very excited to play all the time. (be)
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Subject: "players" (plural)
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Verb: "are"
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Answer:
are
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#### 5. The players ______ all focused during the game. (is)
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Subject: "The players" (plural)
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Verb: "are"
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Answer:
are
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#### 6. My family ______ to see the games as much as possible. (go)
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Subject: "My family" (singular when referring to a single unit)
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Verb: "goes"
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Answer:
goes
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#### 7. The teams ______ always ready to put on a good show. (is)
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Subject: "The teams" (plural)
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Verb: "are"
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Answer:
are
---
#### 8. The family ______ to get popcorn before the game starts. (like)
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Subject: "The family" (singular when referring to a single unit)
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Verb: "likes"
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Answer:
likes
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#### 9. The sport ______ to make sure the fans feel welcomed. (need)
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Subject: "The sport" (singular)
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Verb: "needs"
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Answer:
needs
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#### 10. A few minutes ______ enough time for everyone to sit down. (is)
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Subject: "A few minutes" (plural)
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Verb: "are"
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Answer:
are
---
#### 11. The United States ______ really good basketball players. (have)
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Subject: "The United States" (singular)
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Verb: "has"
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Answer:
has
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#### 12. Ten dollars ______ the price of admission to the event. (are)
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Subject: "Ten dollars" (treated as a singular amount)
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Verb: "is"
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Answer:
is
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#### 13. The coach ______ to be very upset with the team. (appear)
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Subject: "The coach" (singular)
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Verb: "appears"
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Answer:
appears
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Final Answers:
1.
is
2.
are
3.
start
4.
are
5.
are
6.
goes
7.
are
8.
likes
9.
needs
10.
are
11.
has
12.
is
13.
appears
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. is, 2. are, 3. start, 4. are, 5. are, 6. goes, 7. are, 8. likes, 9. needs, 10. are, 11. has, 12. is, 13. appears}
}
\]
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