SUBJECT verb AGREEMENT

Front

A book or magazine (help, helps) to pass time in a doctor's office.

Back

helps

Front

Justin and his brother (arrive, arrives) home for the holidays.

Back

arrive

Front

A slice of ham and an egg (is, are) on the top shelf of the refrigerator.

Back

are

Front

Jack or Jill (collects, collect) the pail for water.

Back

collects

Front

The beach or the forest preserve (is, are) a good place for a picnic.

Back

is

Front

Fire in the fireplace & cat sleeping = charming scene.

Back

make

Front

The doctor or nurse (check, checks) the vital signs of each patient.

Back

checks

Front

Even with voicemail, answering the phone and writing messages (take, takes) up a lot of my time.

Back

take

Front

The pencil and the sheet of paper (is, are) on the desk.

Back

are

Front

The thunder or lightning often me during a storm.

Back

scares