Which sentence has the correct subject verb agreement?

a) heavy rains or fast-melting snow cause floods in many parts of the world.

b) heavy rains or fast-melting snow causes floods in many parts of the world.

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Felicity Camacho

25 January, 23:09

Which sentence has the correct subject verb agreement?

a) heavy rains or fast-melting snow cause floods in many parts of the world.

b) heavy rains or fast-melting snow causes floods in many parts of the world.

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Asia Dorsey · Answer 1

b) heavy rains or fast-melting snow causes floods in many parts of the world.

Explanation:

"fast-melting snow" which is closer to "causes" is singular

Which sentence has the correct subject verb agreement?a) heavy rains or fast-melting snow cause floods in many parts of the world.b) heavy rains or fast-melting snow causes floods in many parts of the world.

Which sentence has the correct subject verb agreement?

a) heavy rains or fast-melting snow cause floods in many parts of the world.

b) heavy rains or fast-melting snow causes floods in many parts of the world.