Question

21.
Which statement about compound subjects is false?


A. In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject.


B. In a sentence with a mixed compound subject connected by or or nor, the verb agrees with the closer subject.


C. A singular verb is needed when the parts of a compound subject are thought of as one item.


D. A singular verb is needed when the word every or each comes before the compound subject.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The statement about compound subjects that is false is: In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject. This is a false statement because a compound subject connected with the word "and" should take the plural form of the verb.  

The statement about compound subjects that is false is: In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject. This is a false statement because a compound subject connected with the word "and" should take the plural form of the verb.

Answer 2

Answer:

A.   Trees and shrubbery ARE found near buildings.  ( NOT IS )

Explanation:

B.   Neither your two cars nor your motorcycle FITS into the garage.  

C.   Macaroni and cheese IS a delicious side dish.

D.   Each boy and girl HAS a blue pencil.