Question

Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentences below. Then identify the relative pronoun, the antecedent, and tell if the antecedent is singular or plural. The first one is done for you.

1. Jim is the football player who (was, were) elected captain of the team. (who, was, Jim, singular)

2. These are the children who (is, are) in the nursery school.

3. Ms. Thornton is one of the women who (is, are) being considered for the President’s cabinet.

4. That is one of the articles that usually (appears, appear) on the back page of the paper.

5. There are two men in our town who (has, have) been elected to state office.

6. Bob is the boy who (has, have) won an appointment to West Point.

7. Art is a person who (is, are) always ready to help others.

8. I sorted out the stamps which (is, are) worth saving.

9. Alice is the only one of my friends who (has, have) been to Europe.

10. This is the only one of the plants that (grows, grow) well in the shade.

Answer 1

The answer of number 2 is
Is

Answer 2

1. Jim is the football player who was elected captain of the team. (who, Jim, singular)
2. These are the children who are in the nursery school. (who, children, plural)
3. Ms. Thornton is one of the women who are being considered for the President's cabinet. (who, women, plural)
4. That is one of the articles that usually appears on the back page of the paper. (that, articles, plural)
5. There are two men in our town who have been elected to state office. (who, men, plural)
6. Bob is the boy who has won an appointment to West Point. (who, boy, singular)
7. Art is a person who is always ready to help others. (who, person, singular)
8. I sorted out the stamps which are worth saving. (which, stamps, plural)
9. Alice is the only one of my friends who has been to Europe. (who, Alice, singular)
10. This is the only one of the plants that grows well in the shade. (that, plants, plural)