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9.  With subject and subjective complement of different number, the verb always agrees with the subject.

                

                

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10-AWith one of those ________ who, use a plural verb.

     

     The above example implies that others besides Hannah like to read comic books

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     The above example implies that others besides Hannah like to read comic books.  Therefore, the plural verb is the correct form to use. 

10-B.  With the only one of those ________who, use a singular verb.

     The above example implies that no one else except for Hannah likes to read comic books

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     The above example implies that no one else except for Hannah likes to read comic books.  Therefore, the singular verb is the correct for to use.

                   

11-A.  With the number of _______, use a singular verb.
              

              

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11-B.  With a number of _______, use a plural verb.
              

              

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12.  With every ______ and many a ________, use a singular verb.

              

                

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