Subject-Verb Agreement II

There _____ been few performers of pop music as precocious as Stevie Wonder.

While Tan is American-born, her parents _____ born and raised in China.

His songs ____ a popular commodity today.

Blindness ___ to have helped his great talents blossom early.

Nineteen years ____ the age at which Bob Dylan moved to New  York to start his career.

Neither the odds against success nor the struggle ____enough to keep Ruben Blades from success.

Neither difficult sacrifices nor lack of recognition ____ enough to discourage her.

Tension between such a mother and her stubborn daughter ______ as a major theme in her novels.

Millions of fans and Latin music enthusiasts ___ Blades as a leading artist in salsa music.

Tan's work, in addition to adult literature, _____ books for children.

Almost every ambitious young person eventually _____ defeat.

Writing one's own songs ___ commonplace now, but Dylan started that trend.

Conflicts between Chinese tradition and the American lifestyle _______prominently in her books.

The writings of Amy Tan _____ made her one of the best known American authors.

Popular music and acting ___ fields in which few ____ to succeed.