Chapter 6
___________ at least two sides to every story.
There are
Choose the subject for the following sentence. At the next meeting, the human resources administrator, together with her staff, will explain the new guidelines.
administrator
A large percentage of younger employees __________ using social media to share knowledge and collaborate in the workplace.
are
Globalization and the changing ethnic composition of the United States ____________ causing many organizations to embrace diversity programs.
are
Over three fourths of the individuals attending the lecture series __________ college students.
are
Preparing the dinner for the annual fund-raiser _______gourmet chefs from around the world.
are
Persistent inflation and interest rate worries often _________ stock prices to drop.
cause
A number of women with MBAs __________ to stay home to raise their children.
choose
None of the contract __________ with monetary issues.
deals
_______ of the books on the assigned list discusses strategic business concepts.
every one
After several days of deliberation, the jury _______ announced its verdict.
has
Any one of the stockholders __________________ the right to delegate his or her proxy.
has
Apple, along with other technology companies, _______________ plans to move jobs back to the United States.
has
Kristy is the only one of out accountants who ______ access to all financial data.
has
Over three fourths of the contract __________ been ratified.
has
The business community and education community ________shown support for the program.
have
A large percentage of each day __________ spent online.
is
Collaborating online with colleagues __________ easier than ever before.
is
Corned beef and cabbage ___________ a traditional Irish dish.
is
If the level of antioxidants in your diet _______________ low, you may be susceptible to health problems.
is
Keeping your skills up-to-date __________ important in today's economy.
is
The number of women with medical or law degrees who choose to stay home to raise a family __________ much lower.
is
The use of wireless handheld inventory units, virtual shelves, in-store interactive kiosks, floor sensors, and smart registers ________________ changing and improving the retail industry.
is
Small Business Hacks __________ shortcuts to success for entrepreneurs.
presents
One of the reasons Coca-Cola's sales are sagging, in addition to those already mentioned, ________________ to be the double-digit growth of the energy drink market.
seems
Mick is one of those accountants who _______ for accurate and objective financial statements.
strive
A host of ethical issues ___________________ business including economic justice, marketing irregularities, executive compensation, and whistle-blowing.
surrounds
________________ many advantages to earning a college degree.
there are
Neither the plaintiffs nor the defendant _______ satisfied with the judgment.
was
Only a fraction of the conference room __________ set up by the time the meeting was scheduled to begin.
was
Neither the defendant nor the plaintiffs _______ satisfied with the judgment.
were
Only a fraction of the conference delegates ____________ unable to find accommodations at The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
were
___________ any of the members of Congress in agreement on the act to stop online piracy?
were
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. Although the economy has been improving, at least one of the major technology firms ___________ not been able to show a profit.
has
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. Everyone except temporary workers employed during the last year __________ become eligible for retroactive benefits.
has
Using an e-book and its online resources __________ been a huge help to me.
has
Didn't you know it is you who __________ been selected as Employee of the Year?
have
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. All cooperatives except the Lemon Growing Exchange __________ been able to show a profit for participating members.
have
What Customers Crave is one of those books that _____________ marketing trends.
influence
A group of fire ants ________ forming a raft to float above flooded waters in an area affected by Hurricane Harvey.
is
All that work _______ yet to be logged in.
is
Bacon and eggs __________ the most popular breakfast item on the menu.
is
Biscuits and gravy __________ a popular dish in the South.
is
British Airways __________ refusing to honor the $40 flight to India that was mistakenly advertised online.
is
Either the AMC Gremlin or the Ford Edsel ______________ considered to be the worst car of all time.
is
Every man, woman, and child in the country __________ to be counted in the census.
is
Every one of the new start-up companies __________ seeking venture capital.
is
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. The topic of wages, along with benefits and vacation time, __________ usually discussed only after a job offer is made.
is
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. The use of smartphones and tablets ______ not allowed in her history class.
is
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. The wingspan on each of Boeing's latest passenger planes __________ longer than the Wright brothers' first flight.
is
Fourteen feet of granite counter __________ exactly what is needed for this kitchen.
is
Here __________ a complete menu of dessert selections.
is
Most of Jen Brown's blog, titled "She Owns It," _________ dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and connecting women entrepreneurs.
is
Most of our assigned task __________ going to be completed on schedule.
is
Neither Mariam Worsham nor Eric Moss _______ afraid of hard work.
is
Our governor, along with top congressional leaders, __________ speaking out about the Supreme Court decision.
is
Sixty days __________ the period of the loan.
is
Southwest Airlines __________ known for a fun culture that motivates employees.
is
The Beatles _______ still one of the most popular bands in the world.
is
The hardest part of the job __________ the bending and lifting.
is
The latest edition of Fortune's list of the most admired companies __________ now available.
is
The number of companies using Google to perform background checks on potential employees __________ growing.
is
The practicality of artificial intelligence algorithms to replace knowledge workers __________ still being debated.
is
Three thousand dollars ____________ required as a down payment on a new Lexus RX 350.
is
To take online classes while working full-time __________ challenging.
is
Twelve months ____________ the period of our office building lease.
is
__________ either of the clients satisfied with our marketing campaign?
is
Many of the hospital's surgeons __________ to classical or rock music while operating.
listen
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. The array of prices and specifications for these vehicles _________ it difficult to compare models.
makes
Choose the subject for the following sentence. The newly appointed manager, as well as others in supporting roles, is being trained on the new equipment.
manager
Neither the employees nor their supervisor __________ the theft was an inside job.
thinks
Choose the subject for the following sentence. The time and money involved in the project are driving up the cost enormously.
time and money
Choose the subject for the following sentence. One of the many reasons for developing excellent communication skills is having the ability to stand out in the workplace.
One
A large percentage of the donation _______ to help homeless families.
goes
Everyone except a few outliers ___________ with President Trump that the best Starburst flavors are cherry and strawberry.
agrees
The faculty __________ that student learning is paramount.
agrees
Choose the subject for the following sentence. The anger and frustration of the plane's passengers were apparent in the terminal.
anger and frustration
__________________ of these statements could be considered incriminating.
any one
__________ can see that we need to hire more research assistants.
anyone
Something about these insurance claims __________ questionable.
appears
A number of companies __________ using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to investigate job applicants.
are
Being honored today _____________ two top journalists, Bob Woodward and Christiane Amanpour.
are
CEO Rivera agreed that most of the settlement terms __________ reasonable.
are
Conducting the workshop ___________ experts in the network security field.
are
Either the owner or her partners __________ responsible for the taxes.
are
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three years of experience __________ required for this position.
are
Here __________ three possibilities for generating social media engagement.
are
How important __________ work experience and degrees in this field?
are
Michael is one of those lab assistants who __________ valued as employees.
are
Neil Blumenthal is one of those CEOs who is ________ committed to helping entrepreneurs in developing countries.
are
None of the passengers __________ upset with the new regulations.
are
On the Google campus __________ many employee perks, including a doctor, car-wash services, dry cleaning, massage therapy, a gym, a hair stylist, and a bike repair shop.
are
On the southern shore of Hawaii __________ numerous windmill farms.
are
One hundred pennies __________ needed to make one dollar.
are
Our newly elected board of supervisors __________ unable to agree on a leader.
are
Sixty days __________ reserved during the year for staff meetings.
are
The group __________ taking their seats on the plane.
are
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. Now, just in time to comply with the new environmental standards, ___________ a variety of products made from recyclable materials.
comes
Each of the research studies ___________ that teenagers are the most active Snapchat users.
concludes
Smartphone ownership and internet usage ________ to climb in emerging economies.
continue
The number of female students __________ to outpace the number of male students on many college campuses.
continues
Choose the subject for the following sentence. In pricing new products, the production cost and the markup of each item are very important.
cost and markup
The faculty __________ with nearly every aspect of the proposed curriculum.
disagree
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss _______________ tactics, routines, and habits of billionaires, icons, and world-class performers.
discusses
He is the only one of the service reps who __________ not speak a foreign language.
does
Some managers think that grammar and punctuation __________ matter.
don't
Choose the subject for the following sentence. The government's current emphasis on product safety and consumer protection is delaying product development.
emphasis
The best seller Hit Makers ____________ tips for succeeding in an age of distraction.
gives
The group of players, coaches, and fans __________ to charter a plane.
plans
Choose the subject for the following sentence. The range in prices and options for the latest smartphones is totally confusing.
range
The Department of Homeland Security ___________ that a security breach compromised the personal information of more than 240,000 current and former employees.
reports
For the following sentence, identify the sentence subject. Next identify and ignore any prepositional phrases and intervening phrases that separate the verb from its subject. Then choose the correct answer. Successful entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk __________ to possess enormous energy and passion.
seem
Everything about the contract clauses __________ debatable.
seems
Choose the subject for the following sentence. Other services such as Web hosting and HTML coding are available at reasonable prices.
services
Choose the subject for the following sentence. A set of guidelines for handing workplace grievances was prepared.
set
She is one of the services reps who _______ three languages.
speak
Robbins, Geller, Rudman and Dowd, a legal firm in San Diego, ____________ in securities fraud.
specializes
No one but the human resources director and a few managers ever __________ about balancing work and family issues.
talks
A list of ten core values for Zappos.com employees ___________ developed.
was
Each bridge and highway over crossing __________ retrofitted for earthquake safety.
was
Either the partners or the owner __________ contacted by the IRS.
was
Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons" ____________ nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.
was
Michael Burnside is the only one of the lab assistants who __________ able to work effectively with disabled students.
was
The Charlotte Hornets _________ purchased by NBA legend Michael Jordan.
was
The New Orleans River Kings __________ a popular jazz band in the 1920s.
was
The verb binge-watch, along with many other trendy terms, ____________ added to the dictionary in 2017.
was
Considerable time and effort __________ spent developing deep-learning algorithms.
were
Our city council __________ unable to agree on a plan for affordable housing.
were
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak __________ the original founders of Apple Computer.
were
The college faculty __________ sharply divided on the matter of tuition.
were
