Complete the following sentences using a verb that agrees with the subject.

1. The horse and carriage ………………. at the door.

a) is
b) are

2. The orator and statesman ………….. dead.

a) is
b) are

3. Early to bed and early to rise ………………. a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

a) make
b) makes

4. Every man and woman in the village ……………….. present at the function.

a) was
b) were

5. No nook or corner ………………….. left unexplored.

a) was
b) were

6. Either James or Peter ………………… stolen the money.

a) has
b) have

7. Either he or I ………………… mistaken.

a) is
b) am
c) are

8. Either he or you …………………. mistaken.

a) is
b) am
c) are

9. My brother and I ………………… lived here for five years.

a) has
b) have

10. He and I ………………… old classmates.

a) are
b) is
c) am

Answers

1. The horse and carriage is at the door.

2. The orator and statesman is dead.

3. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

4. Every man and woman in the village was present at the function.

5. No nook or corner was left unexplored.

6. Either James or Peter has stolen the money.

7. Either he or I am mistaken.

8. Either he or you are mistaken.

9. My brother and I have lived here for five years.

10. He and I are old classmates.