Which sentences include an incorrect use of subject-verb agreement that should be corrected?

Select two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Either the serving platter or the bowl are in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher.
Either the serving platter or the bowl are in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher.

Each of the paintings submitted to the art fair was excellent and worthy of a prize.
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.
Ralph's pants are nicely pressed, but his shirt looks like it hasn’t been ironed in a year.

Everyone who belongs to any of the local chapters is expected to attend the conference.
Everyone who belongs to any of the local chapters is expected to attend the conference.

The people who attended the fair was there because they were interested in purchasing artwork.

1 answer

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. (The verb "are" should be "is" because "either...or" takes a singular verb when referring to singular nouns.)

  2. The people who attended the fair was there because they were interested in purchasing artwork. (The verb "was" should be "were" to agree with the plural subject "the people.")