Either Paulette or Lily (attend/attends) all the local performances of the Alvin Ailey Dancers.
attends
Neither Juan nor Carmen (is, are) available.
is
The flock (was, were) running off in every direction.
were
Either he or she (is/are) next in line.
is
She and her cousin (play/plays) tennis every weekend except in the winter. nd, use a plural verb.
play
(Was/were) Liang and his sister born in Taiwan?
Rule: When the subject is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb.
were
The flowers in that garden (need, needs) water.
need
There (is, are) four hurdles to jump.
are
are
Here (is,are) the keys.
are
Either the students or their teacher (has/have) decided on the color of the new bulletin board.
has
Correct or incorrect?
Each of the members has the right to bring a guest.
correct
The chamber orchestra often (play, plays) at the Art Center.
plays
Five years (is/are) the maximum sentence for that offence.
is
My aunt or my uncle (is, are) arriving by train today.
is
Ten dollars (is/are) a high price to pay for that.
is
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