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

Question

Select two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

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

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.

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.

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.
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Answer 1

The sentences with incorrect subject-verb agreement that should be corrected are:

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

   • Correction: "The people who attended the fair were there because they were interested in purchasing artwork."

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

   • Correction: "Either the serving platter or the bowl is in the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher."