Subject and Verb 2

Question 1

With any of, each of, either of, neither of, none of + plural noun, we use singular or plural verb. Singular in written English.

Answer 1

I don’t think any of them knows (know) where the money is hidden.
Neither of the French athletes has (have) won this year.

Question 2

With a/the majority of, a number of, a lot of, plenty of, all (of), some (of), + plural noun, we use plural verb.
The number of, use singular verb.

Answer 2

A number of refugees have been turned back to the border.
The number of books in the library has risen to 5 million.

Question 3

After ONE OF + plural noun, we use singular verb.
After ONE OF+Plural noun+WHO, use plural verb.

Answer 3

One of the reasons I took the job was that I could work from home.
he’s one of those teachers who insist (insists) pupils sitting silent in the class.

Question 4

With any of, each of, either of, neither of, none of, a/the majority of, a number of, a lot of, plenty of, all (of), some (of), + UNCOUNTABLE noun, we use SINGULAR VERB.

Answer 4

All the furniture was destroyed.
None of the equipment appears to be damaged.

Question 5

With every or each + singular noun, use singular verb.

Answer 5

Every room looks over the harbour.
Every boy and girl takes part in the activity.
Each child has drawn a picture.

Question 6

With everybody, everyone, everything ( and similar words beginning with any, some or no) use singular verb.

Answer 6

Everybody thinks that Phil should be given the job.

Question 7

With either or neither, the verb agrees with the closest noun.

Answer 7

Either the station or the cinema is a good place to meet.
Neither the teachers or the principal is to blame for the accident.
The president or its representatives are to attend the meeting.