Test yourself

Choose the correct word.

1. I am certain that every one of the decadent treats at Deena’s Dessert Emporium (contains/contain) at least 500 calories.
   

   Answer 1:

   a. contains b. contain
2. My friend Julia is one of those people who always (listens/listen) attentively and sympathetically to others.
   

   Answer 2:

   a. listens b. listen
3. The city councillor has stated publicly that there (is/are) a number of feasible ways to integrate bicycle lanes into the downtown core.
   

   Answer 3:

   a. is b. are
4. (Is/Are) either of the twins free on Saturday afternoon to come over and paint our pergola?
   

   Answer 4:

   a. Is b. Are
5. None of the health and safety inspectors, with all their know-how and detection gadgets, (has/have) been able to determine what is causing the dreadful smell in our cubicles.
   

   Answer 5:

   a. has b. have
6. Amir is one of those athletes who (excels/excel) at many sports thanks to a rare combination of muscularity, speed and agility.
   

   Answer 6:

   a. excels b. excel
7. Halifax is one of the few cities that (offers/offer) Scott, a master boat builder, a choice of jobs in his field.
   

   Answer 7:

   a. offers b. offer