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 The number of a subject is not changed by a prepositional phrase
following the subject. The subject is never in a prepositional phrase. Be
certain to make the verb agree with the subject itself, not with the word in
the phrase.
The lamp near the windows are broken.
Wrong [Since lamp is the subject, the verb must agree with it, not
with the windows, which is part of the prepositional phrase.
Right The lamp near the windows is broken.

 The following common pronouns are singular and take a singular verb:
anybody, anyone, each, either, everybody, neither, nobody, no one,
somebody, someone.
Examples:
1. Each of the pens costs a dollar
2. Everyone in the two families likes to play ping-pong.
3. Neither of these paths is the trail.

 The following common pronouns are plural and take plural verbs: both,
few, many, several.
Examples:
1. Both of his trucks are disabled
2. Many of the sailboats are out today.
3. Several of the players rush to the mound.

 When the subject comes after the verb, as in interrogative sentences and
sentences beginnining with here or there, be especially careful to
determine the subject and make sure that it agrees with the verb.
Examples:
1. Was the contest exciting?
2. Were the contests exciting?
3. Here is the book.
4. Here are the books.

Date Developed:
SECTOR ELECTRONICS Document No.
May 04, 2020
RTC Issued by:
ZAMBOANGA QUALIFI- COMPUTER Developed By: Page 22 of
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