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Find the Subject beyond an Intervening Phrase - Practice 2

A phrase between the subject and verb does not change which noun controls agreement.

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A phrase between the subject and verb does not change which noun controls agreement. Temporarily set aside the of-phrase and identify the head noun.

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The box of markers is open. Box is singular; markers is inside a phrase describing the box.

The box of markers is open. Box is singular; markers is inside a phrase describing the box.
Reading model: The box of markers is open. Box is singular; markers is inside a phrase describing the box.
Question 1 Complete: The boxes of pens __ on the table.
Question 2 Complete: The box of ribbons __ on the table.
Question 3 Complete: The boxes of notes __ on the table.
Question 4 Complete: The box of blocks __ on the table.
Question 5 Complete: The boxes of buttons __ on the table.