Making Compound Subjects
and Verbs Agree
Select the correct word from the choices provided.
1. Ted and his father _______ motorcycles.
repairs
repair
2. Neither the band nor sports _______ all my extra time.
takes
take
3. Either the teacher or her aide _________ the daily attendance report.
prepares
prepare
4. Neither potato chips nor candy ________ good for your health.
is
are
5. Either curtains or draperies _______ an attractive window treatment.
offers
offer
6. Neither Bubba nor Jethro _______ time for athletics in the summer.
has
have
7. Either my mom or my sisters _______ me with my homework.
helps
help
8. Either two chairs or a sofa ________ suitable for a small room.
is
are
9. Both biology and botany _______ life sciences.
is
are
10. Neither the Joneses nor the Hillmans _______ on this street.
lives
live
Student Resources
Annotated Writing Models
TIME Facing the Blank Page
Revising with Style
Connecting Writing with Grammar
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Grammar Practice
Proofreading Practice
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Spelling Practice
Vocabulary Practice