Subject-Verb Agreement in Complex Sentences

The dog, along with his puppies, __________ in the backyard.

• are sleeping

• have eaten

• is playing

• was barking

Neither the teacher nor the students __________ aware of the upcoming test.

• was

• has

• were

• isn't

Each of the books on the shelf __________ a different story to tell.

• tells

• has

• is

• have

The committee members, as well as the chairperson, __________ attending the conference.

• is

• were

• are

• has

Either the red or the blue dress __________ suitable for the occasion.

• am

• is

• was

• are

The box of chocolates, along with the flowers, __________ a lovely gift.

• design

• bakes

• makes

• create

Not only the children but also their parents __________ excited about the school trip.

• be

• are

• am

• is

The team of scientists __________ conducting experiments in the laboratory.

• were

• have been

• are

• is

The collection of rare coins __________ displayed at the museum.

• is

• will be

• are

• have been

The new laptop, along with the accessories, __________ on sale this weekend.

• are

• will be

• was

• is