Question

Circle the verb that agrees with the subject of each sentence below

1.Black and white (is are) my favorite color combination.
is

2.The trees and shrubs (look looks) nice today
look

3.Place mats or a tablecloth (go goes) in the picnic basket

4.Trucks and tractors (slow slows) traffic down
slow

5.Neither the men nor the woman (want wants) that rule
want

6.Either Sally or Eric (bring brings) the main course
brings

7.Shirt and tie (look looks) best at a formal dinner
look

8.Either chicken or steak (taste tastes) good when barbequed
tastes

9.Neither the couch nor the chairs (look looks) right in the room
look

10.Swimming and running ( is are) good ways to exercise.
is

Answer 1

Is 10 actually are?

Answer 2

5, 7 are wrong.

10 is are.

Answer 3

Isn't women plural though and wants is singular? Sorry, I get confused on certain ones.

Answer 4

5. Your sentence says "woman."