the sight of his white cravat and his boots of Parisian polish.
20.  The “Arabian Nights” in complete form comprise (comprises) twenty
    volumes and ——­ written by different men.
21.  Fifty dollars a month ——­ paid by the government to the widow of the
    colonel.
22.  Ten minutes ——­ spent in a writing exercise. 23. ——­ either of you going to the village? 24.  Our happiness or our sorrow ——­ largely due to our own actions. 25.  The guidance as well as the love of a mother ——­ wanting. 26.  Every one of these books ——­ mine. 27.  General Custer with his whole force ——­ massacred by Indians. 28.  Three times three ——­ nine. 29.  Nearly three hundred yards of the track ——­ under water. 30.  To admit the existence of God and then to refuse to worship him ——­
    inconsistent.
31.  The ebb and flow of the tides ——­ caused by the attraction of the
    moon.
32.  Six dollars a week ——­ all he earns. 33.  Nine-tenths of his time ——­ wasted. 34.  Three quarts of oats ——­ enough for a horse’s meal. 35.  “Tales of a Wayside Inn” ——­ written by Longfellow. 36.  The rest of the Republican ticket ——­ elected.

EXERCISE LIV.

Which of the italicized forms is preferable?—­ 1.  A variety of pleasing objects charm (charms) the eye. 2.  Already a train or two has (have) come in. 3.  Each day and each hour bring (brings) contrary blessings. 4.  The Senate has (have) adjourned. 5.  No monstrous height, or length, or breadth appear (appears). 6.  I am the general who command (commands) you. 7.  Many a captain with all his crew has (have) been lost at sea. 8.  The jury who (which) was (were) out all night has (have)
   just returned a verdict.
9.  He dare (dares) not touch a hair of Catiline. 10.  The ambition and activity of this railroad has (have) done much
    towards the civilization of the world.
11.  Thackeray’s “English Humorists” treat (treats) not of the writings
    of the humorists so much as of their characters and lives.
12.  Addison was one of the best writers that has (have) ever lived. 13.  This is one of the books that give (gives) me pleasure. 14.  Give me one of the books that is (are) lying on the table. 15.  This is one of the most important questions that has (have)
    come up.
16.  Nothing but vain and foolish pursuits delight (delights) some
    persons.
17.  Six months’ interest is (are) due. 18.  You are not the first one that has (have) been deceived in
    that way.
19.  My room is one of those that overlook (overlooks) the garden. 20.  A committee was (were) appointed to investigate the