The verb has to agree with the subject in number and person. Complete the following sentences using a verb form that agrees with the subject.

1. The cow and calf ………………… the election symbol allotted to that party.

is
are

2. Neither Mr. David’s sons nor his daughter ………………… to church regularly.

go
goes

3. Fortunately neither the driver nor the passengers in the car …………………. seriously injured in the accident.

was
were

4. The minister’s secretary and his stenographer ………………….. accompanying him to the conference.

is
are

5. My friend and colleague, Mr. Shetty, …………………. on holiday.

is
are

6. My guru and benefactor …………….. me on both personal and professional matters.

advises
advise

7. Either I or you …………….. mistaken.

are
am

8. Either his officers or he …………………. to take the blame.

has
have

9. Roti and dhal ………………. his usual breakfast.

is
are

10. Speaking and writing ……………… two different skills.

is
are

Answers

1. The cow and calf is the election symbol allotted to that party.

2. Neither Mr. David’s sons nor his daughter goes to church regularly.

3. Fortunately neither the driver nor the passengers in the car were seriously injured in the accident.

4. The minister’s secretary and his stenographer are accompanying him to the conference.

5. My friend and colleague, Mr. Shetty, is on holiday.

6. My guru and benefactor advises me on both personal and professional matters.

7. Either I or you are mistaken.

8. Either his officers or he has to take the blame.

9. Roti and dhal is his usual breakfast.

10. Speaking and writing are two different skills.