Directions: Underline the subject and highlight the correct verb to make the verb agree with the subject.

A student in Mrs. Potter’s geography class (work/ works ) on her continent project.
The group of students in the quad ( is / are ) practicing a dance routine.
The students in the gymnasium ( is /are) practicing for the volleyball tournament.
Both Sara and Jean ( is / are) sitting on the bench.
After winning the big game, the team ( celebrate / celebrates ) its victory.
The movie theater ( was / were ) packed on the opening night of the film.
Please make sure that Alma ( has /have) all of her belongings.
Please make sure that both of the children ( has / have ) all of their belongings.

works, are, are, are celebrates, was, has, have

Explanation:

1. both men a determined to break douglass.

2. douglass is still considered to be one of captain anthony's possessions.

3. douglass escapes to freedom in the north and changes his name.

4. the events are usually written from a distance in time.

5. the recording of events in chronological order.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.