Which sentences include an incorrect use of subject-verb agreement that should be corrected? Select two correct answers. (1 point) Each of the paintings submitted to the art fair was excellent and worthy of a prize. Ralph's pants are nicely pressed, but his shirt looks like it hasn't been ironed in a year. Either the serving platter or the bowl are in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher. The people who attended the fair was there because they were interested in purchasing artwork. Everyone who belongs to any of the local chapters is expected to attend the conference.

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The sentences with incorrect subject-verb agreement are:

  1. "Either the serving platter or the bowl are in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher." (It should be "Either the serving platter or the bowl is in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher.")
  2. "The people who attended the fair was there because they were interested in purchasing artwork." (It should be "The people who attended the fair were there because they were interested in purchasing artwork.")