Quiz - Identify problems and suggest corrections:
A pile of driftwood and bottles were lying on the bank.
Answer:
A pile of driftwood and bottles was lying on the bank.
None of the theories on delta formation were rejected as impossible.
Answer:
None of the theories on delta formation was rejected as impossible.
Bad news about flood waters are not surprising to local fishermen.
Answer:
Bad news about flood waters is not surprising to local fishermen.
Everyone in the lowlands feel victimized by the mosquitoes.
Answer:
Everyone in the lowlands feels victimized by the mosquitoes.
Aleixo is one of the fishermen who live on the delta.
Answer:
Aleixo is one of the fishermen who live on the delta.
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The captain, as well as his deck hands, worry about tidal waves.
Answer:
The captain, as well as his deck hands, worries about tidal waves.
On the bank was a boat and a campfire.
Answer:
On the bank were a boat and a campfire.
Either a motor or paddles is needed.
Answer:
Either a motor or paddles are needed.
Paxmry thought you was first in the water.
Answer:
Paxmry thought you were first in the water.
Every sandbar and levee are subject to erosion.
Answer:
Every sandbar and levee is subject to erosion.