Question

In which sentence does the verb agree with the subject? @sierraleone17








A.

Either the cantaloupe or the watermelon is ripe enough to eat.








B.

Either strawberries or an apple are a healthful choice for a snack.








C.

Both peaches and plums was on sale at the grocery store

Answer 1

does it tell you the verb?

Answer 2

you just find it

Answer 3

@beccaboo333

Answer 4

@Destinymasha

Answer 5

A) verb = is
B) verb = are
c) verb = was

Answer 6

Agreement has to do with plurality. Here are some examples with pronouns:
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/pronounagreement.htm

So, in your lines, what words have what plurality, singular or plural, and do they agree?

For example, if I say "One horse were sick." Horse is singular. Were is plural. That does not agree.

Answer 7

It's A, since both words have 'the' before them, indicating a singular object to choose from.