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Post-test 1. Subject-verb agreement

In each sentence, type the present tense form of the verb in parentheses.

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Question 1.
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Learning, one of the most important topics in the field of psychology, (take) place in many different ways.  
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Question 2.
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Learning (be) defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior, knowledge, capability, or attitude that is acquired through experience and cannot be attributed to illness, injury, or maturation.  
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Question 3.
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Some parts of this definition (warrant) further explanation.  
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Question 4.
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First, defining learning as a "relatively permanent change" (not include) temporary changes that could result from illness, fatigue, or fluctuations in mood.  
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Question 5.
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Second, referring to changes that are "acquired through experience" (exclude) some readily observable changes in behavior that occur as a result of brain injuries or disease.  
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Question 6.
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Also, certain observable changes that occur as individuals grow and mature (have) nothing to do with learning.  
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Question 7.
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For example, a young male at puberty (not learn) to speak in a deeper voice - his voice changes to a lower pitch because of maturation.  
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Question 8.
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Psychologists do not observe learning directly but (infer) that it has occurred.  
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Question 9.
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Changes in behavior (not be) always the result of learning.  
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Question 10.
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Often a learned or acquired capability (be) demonstrated only when the learner is motivated to use it.  
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