Directions
correct any errors in subject-verb agreement in the following sentences
by changing the verbs. do not change verbs that are correct. the first
sentence has been done for you.
say
1. the owner of the well and his lawyer says jack and jill were trespassing.
2. jack and jill testify that the well and the hill is unsafe.
3. jack and jill and their lawyer says the hill should be fenced off because it is
too dangerous.
4. then one lawyer or the other object, and the judge pounds his gavel to quiet
the courtroom.
5. jack or jill need to ask permission and to pay for each pailful of water next
time he or she goes to the well.
6. jack and jill say to forget it; they will drink bottled water.