Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

A.

Either Emily or Thomas are going to the movies with my family.

B.

Copper or platinum are sometimes added to gold.

C.

Gold and other precious metals was mined here in ancient times.

D.

Watermelons and cucumbers both grow on vines.

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Makenzie Leon

11 November, 04:05

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

A.

Either Emily or Thomas are going to the movies with my family.

B.

Copper or platinum are sometimes added to gold.

C.

Gold and other precious metals was mined here in ancient times.

D.

Watermelons and cucumbers both grow on vines.

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Mike Valdez · Answer 1

I believe your answer would be D. the subject-verb agreement states that if the subject is singular, then the verb must be singular and if the subject is plural than the verb must be plural.

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?A.Either Emily or Thomas are going to the movies with my family.B.Copper or platinum are sometimes added to gold.C.Gold and other precious metals was mined here in ancient times.D.Watermelons and cucumbers both grow on vines.