GMAT SC – Subject-Verb Agreement (Set 3) 1

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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Set 3

1. The People’s Republic of China, having 1.3 billion people, with many of which living in outlying rural area far
to the west of Beijing, often have been considered as an emerging superpower
A having 1.3 billion people, with many of which living in outlying rural area far to the west of Beijing, often
have been considered as
B having 1.3 billion people, many living in outlying rural area far to the west of Beijing, often has been
considered as
C with 1.3 billion people, many living in outlying rural area far to the west of Beijing, often has been
considered
D with 1.3 billion people, with many of them living in outlying rural area far to the west of Beijing, often
have been considered
E with 1.3 billion people, with many living in outlying rural area far to the west of Beijing, often has been
considered to be

2. Until the time of Cantor’s work on set theory in the 1870s, no serious mathematician anywhere in the
world, even the giants in the field, like Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, were able to appreciate that infinity
can be studied with rigorous precision.
A even the giants in the field, like Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, were
B not even the giants in the field, such as Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, were
C not the giants in the field, like Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, was
D not even the giants in the field, such as Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, were
E not even the giants in the field, such as Leonard Euler and Karl Gauss, was

3. Dostoevsky, whose novels plumbed highly philosophical themes, Nietzsche had a background in classical
philology that gave him a unique perspective toward the Western Philosophical tradition, and the Danish
Christian writer Kierkegaard were considered the founders of Existentialism.
A Nietzsche had a background in classical philology that gave him a unique perspective toward the Western
Philosophical tradition, and the Danish Christian writer Kierkegaard were considered the founders
B Nietzsche had a background in classical philology giving him a unique perspective toward the Western
Philosophical tradition, and the Danish Christian writer Kierkegaard was considered the founder
C Nietzsche, whose background in classical philology gave him a unique perspective on the Western
Philosophical tradition, and the Danish Christian writer Kierkegaard was considered the founder
D Nietzsche, whose background in classical philology gave him a unique perspective on the Western
Philosophical tradition, and the Danish Christian writer Kierkegaard were considered the founders
E Nietzsche, who had had a background in classical philology that was giving him a unique perspective with
the Western Philosophical tradition, and the Danish Christian writer Kierkegaard was considered the
founder

4. Neither the W± and Z particles, the massive gauge bosons of the Weak interaction, and like the gluon, do
not act over distances larger than the scale of the atom.
A and like the gluon, do not act
B and like the gluon, act
C nor the gluon, does not act
D nor the gluon, act
E nor the gluon, acts
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5. After all the research that has been conducted in the last 30 years, it is readily apparent that there are,
without question, a wealth of good reasons to do aerobic exercise regularly.
A there are, without question, a wealth of good reasons to do aerobic exercise regularly
B there are, without question, a wealth of good reasons to exercise aerobically regularly
C there are, without question, a wealth of good reasons to engage regularly in aerobic exercise
D there is, without question, a wealth of good reasons to engage regularly in aerobic exercise
E there is, without question, a wealth of good reasons to do regular aerobic exercises

6. Hopes that the European Central Bank will reach a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has
nudged financial markets higher.
A Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has nudged financial markets higher
B Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates have nudged financial markets to higher levels
C Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has nudged financial markets to higher levels
D Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates nudged financial markets to higher levels
E Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates nudged financial markets higher

7. The country that first cultivated chocolate for beverages has been ascertained by cultural historians to be
Mexico, but what is more difficult to ascertain are the people who made the first chocolate bar.
A has been ascertained by cultural historians to be Mexico, but what is more difficult to ascertain are
B has been ascertained by cultural historians to be Mexico, but more difficult to ascertain are
C is ascertained by cultural historians to be Mexico, but more difficult to ascertain are
D has been ascertained by cultural historians to be Mexico, but what is more difficult to ascertain is
E is ascertained to be Mexico by cultural historians, but what is more difficult to ascertain are

8. While a spike in consumer sentiment have strengthened the belief that domestic spending will increase and
the economy rebound, some experts remain doubtful about the prospects of a strengthening economy due
to the growing housing crisis.
A have strengthened the belief that domestic spending will increase and the economy rebound
B strengthened belief in a rising of domestic spending and the economy rebounding
C strengthened the belief that domestic spending will increase as the economy rebounds
D has strengthened belief that spending on domestic items will increase eventually and the economy will
rebound
E has strengthened the belief that domestic spending will increase and the economy will rebound

9. As Chris Adams punished county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and Sussex,
he was born today, looking tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England were lacking.
A As Chris Adams punished county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and
Sussex, he was born today, looking tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England were lacking.
B As he punished county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and Sussex, Chris
Adams, born this day, looked tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England were lacking.
C Punishing county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and Sussex, Chris Adams,
who was born this day, looked tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England lacked.
D As he punished county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and Sussex, Chris
Adams, who was born on this day, looked tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England were
lacking.
E As he punished county attacks with a series of swashbuckling innings for Derbyshire and Sussex, Chris
Adams, being born today, looked tailor-made to be the middle-order enforcer England were lacking.
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10. Critics have long argued that there is a number of serious flaws in the methodology that have been used by
the Government to estimate nuclear risk to the environment.
A there is a number of serious flaws in the methodology that have been used
B there are a number of serious flaws in the methodology that have been used
C there are a number of serious flaws in the methodology that has been used
D a number of serious flaws in the methodology have been used
E a number of serious flaws in the methodology that has been used

11. While a decline in stock prices have led to skepticism that there is a recession clearly inescapable, many
theorists see the current economic climate as an opportunity to build infrastructure and develop the
economy of the future.
A have led to skepticism that there is a recession clearly
B led to skepticism for there being recession that are clearly
C has led to skepticism that a recession is clearly
D have led to skepticism for a recession clearly being
E led to skepticism for a recession that are clearly

12. According to research studies conducted by environmentalists, the recent surge in the number of pollutants
in metropolitan cities are likely to cause major ecological challenges in the future.
A the number of pollutants in major metropolitan cities are
B the number of pollutants in major metropolitan cities is
C the numbers of pollutants in major metropolitan cities are
D the numbers of pollutants in major metropolitan cities is
E pollutants’ numbers in major metropolitan cities are

13. The rise in prices of essential goods have raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies;
however, many politicians claim that price inflation is a harbinger of economic development.
A have raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies; however, many politicians claim
B has raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies; however many politicians claim
C raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies; however many politicians claims
D had raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies, and many politicians claim
E has raised concerns about the credibility of the government’s policies; however many politicians claims

14. Psychological conundrums such as the ability to read another person’s mind, intentions or cognitive
processes are of interest to both scientists and philosophers.
A are of interest to both
B are both interesting to
C is interesting for both
D is interesting to both
E is of interest to both

15. Since the last election, the lobbying effort initiated by environmental organizations, homeowners, and
small business owners have increased awareness of pending environmental legislation.
A have increased awareness of pending environmental legislation
B have increased awareness about pending legislation dealing with the environment
C has increased awareness about pending environmental legislation
D has increased awareness of pending environmental legislation
E has increased awareness of environmental legislation that is still pending