Agreement with Phrases Separating Subject and Verb

If a compound subject uses “and”, they are plural; if “or”, they are singular (treated as ONE).

• True

• False

If there are extra words separating a subject and its verb, then the verb you pick should change.

• True

• False

Sometimes words LOOK plural but are treated as “one” (singular), such as everybody, anybody, someone, everyone, each, etc.

• True

• False

“Either” and “neither” are treated as singular.

• True

• False

Certain words, such as pants and scissors, are one item but get a plural verb.

• True

• False

My cousin and my best friend ________ coming to the party.

• is

• are

One of the presents on the table _______ for you.

• is

• are

I’m not sure if Brenda or Brutus ________ responsible for breaking that TV.

• is

• are

The girl with the pretty braids ______ really nice.

• is

• are

Either one of the contestants ______ going to win.

• is

• are