STAAR Review Subject Verb Agreement

The leaves on the tree outside my window was linked by the branches in between them. 
Which word needs to be changed?

• leaves
• was
• linked
• them

Far from being a poor city with little diversity, New Orleans certainly ______ as one of the most interesting spots in the United States.

• ranks
• rank

Far from being a poor city with little diversity, New Orleans certainly ______ as one of the most interesting spots in the United States.
What is the subject of this sentence?

• city
• far
• New Orleans
• United States

The leaves on the tree outside my window was linked by the branches in between them. 
What is the subject of the sentence?

• leaves
• tree
• window
• branches

According to the reporter, the creator of the art in both cities ____ probably between the ages of 15 and 20.

• is
• are

According to the reporter, the creator of the art in both cities ____ probably between the ages of 15 and 20.
What is the subject of this sentence?

• ages
• reporter
• creator
• art

Some of the books on the table ____ to me.

• belong
• belongs

Some of the books on the table ____ to me.
What is the subject of this sentence?

• some
• books
• table
• me

Some of the books on the table ____ to me.
Is the subject of this sentence singular or plural?

• singular
• plural

Does the verb belong match with a singular subject or a plural subject?

• singular
• plural