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The result of the heavy rain (was, were) a lot of flooding in our city. |
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We had to prune our bushes because they (was, were) getting too big. |
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Immigrants to colonial America (was, were) welcomed because of the acute need for inexpensive labor. |
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There (was, were) so many other problems, it was impossible to arbitrate a settlement agreeable to everyone. |
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Limitations on campaign contributions by individuals and corporations (was, were) established by the 1971 Federal Election Campaign Act. |
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Queen Victoria (was, were) a sovereign matriarch in England. |
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The sun (was, were) shining and a brisk wind blew. |
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Aunt Corinne's claustrophobia bothered her a lot when she (was, were) in a crowded room. |
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Casey's artwork (was, were) exceptional and she received the highest grade in the class. |
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The debater did not stick to the subject, but brought in many points that (was, were) not relevant. |
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The horses (was, were) standing in the meadow and eating the hay. |
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As the tornado approached, it (was, were) both difficult and dangerous to navigate the congested streets. |
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The butterfly's delicate wings (was, were) pale green. |
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While playing tennis, my serve (was, were) not consistent and I made a lot of errors. |
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As the argument over the football game raged, Kevin decided it was not an opportune time to point out that both sides (was, were) wrong. |
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The toddler (was, were) very reluctant to share his toys with the other children. |
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The donations (was, were) used a seed money to begin the new project. |
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We moved into a temporary home while our house (was, were) being built. |
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The halls (was, were) filled with chattering women wearing traditional attire. |
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Judge Jones (was, were) thought of as the foremost citizen of our city. |
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