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Subjects Joined by or, either/or, or neither/nor

Cross out prepositional phrases; then underline the verb that agrees

with each compound subject.

1. Garlic bread or dinner rolls (is, are) served with the meal.
2. Either the neighbors or my mother (watches, watch) my house

while I am on vacation.

3. Neither Ms. Pitts nor Mr. Shaw (possesses, possess) the

qualities that the personnel director looks for in a manager.

4. A thunderstorm or a hailstorm (is, are) expected later this
afternoon.

5. Neither going to a movie nor eating at a trendy restaurant

(appeal, appeals) to Jenae.