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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