Subject-Verb Agreement

1. Incorrect : My sister or my brother are meeting you at the airport.

Correct : My sister or my brother is meeting you at the airport.
2. Incorrect : Neither Carla nor Jeff are available to meet you at the airport.
Correct: Neither Carla nor Jeff is available to meet you at the airport.
3. Incorrect : She and her family is at Disney World.
Correct : She and her family are at Disney World.
4. Incorrect : His teammates or the athlete sprint every day.
Correct : His teammates or the athlete sprints every day.
5. Incorrect : Poems and novels are my favorite things to read.
Correct : Poems and novels are my favorite things to read.
6. Incorrect : Not only the novels but also the poem are interesting.
Correct : Not only the novels but also the poem is interesting.
7. Incorrect : The Board of Directors vote on the issue today.
Correct : The Board of Directors votes on the issue today.
8. Incorrect : Most of the students is ready for the exam.
Correct : Most of the students are ready for the exam.
9. Incorrect : Math and science courses is hard for me.
Correct : Math and science courses are hard for me.
10. Incorrect : English or history are my favorite subject.
Correct : English or history is my favorite subject.
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Writers Hotline 816-235-2244.