Neither of the girls (is, are) here.

Either of the dresses (is, are) appropriate for the upcoming dance at school.

Someone in the choir (was, were) whistling softly.

Few of the students (has, have) failed the test in social studies.

Some of the food (was eaten, were eaten) before the tables were ready.

Some of the apples (was eaten, were eaten) by the students.

All of the chairs (looks, look) comfortable to me.

Most of the humor (seem, seems) trite.

Most of the jokes (was, were) hilarious.

(Was, Were) any of the jewelry stolen last night during the break in?

None of the assignments (was, were) very difficult.

None of the story (is, are) believable.

Any of these students (was, were) qualified.

Many of us actually (like, likes) long, exciting books with lots of sub plots.

Both of my parents (seems, seem) tired after the long trip.

(Has, Have) all of the senators returned to the chamber floor?

(Does, Do) either of the students need money to buy decorations?

One of her assistants (answer, answers) the telephone.

Few of the pies (was, were) left after the sale.

Neither of the two hurdles (look, looks) extremely difficult.

Some of the salt in the shaker (was, were) damp and clumpy.

Anybody who is interested in boats (need, needs) to know how to swim.

Many of the visitors (like, likes) the new museum display.

Neither of my grandmothers (is, are) living.

Each of these shirts (cost, costs) four dollars.

One of them (become, becomes) scarlet sooner than the others.

Several of us (has, have) been truly fascinated by outer space.

Many of the authors (has, have) created unusual characters in their writings.

Not everyone (want, wants) to explore the deepest cave.