Either Joanna or Georgie _____ not telling the truth.
Great! Either is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: is. Either is singular so needs a singular verb.
Neither Sam nor Shafi _____ allowed to go to the dance.
Great! Neither is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: is. Neither is singular so needs a singular verb.
Good time management and organisational skills _____ essential for the job.
Great! There are two subjects so they need a plural verb.
The right answer is: are. There are two subjects so they need a plural verb.
My collection of coins _____ very large now.
Great! ‘Collection’ is a singular subject so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: is. ‘Collection’ is a singular subject so needs a singular verb.
Neither of my friends _____ a car.
Great! Neither is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: has. Neither is singular so needs a singular verb.
A large pack of wolves _____ on the edge of town.
Great! ‘A large pack’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: was. ‘A large pack’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
A small amount of cash _____ been stolen.
Great! ‘A small amount’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: has. ‘A small amount’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
A large group of students _____ taking an exam today.
Great! ‘A large group’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: is. ‘A large group’ is singular so needs a singular verb.
Each of these essays _____ been well researched.
Great! Each is singular so needs a singular verb.
The right answer is: has. Each is singular so needs a singular verb.
None of the children _____ to go to school.
Great! Both want and wants are correct. None can be used as either a plural or singular. However, none used in a singular sense has more widespread approval.
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