Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
A.
The boy or the girls come to school late.
B.
The boys and girl in our club is in the cafe.
C.
The boys or the girls sings in the choir.
D.
The boys and girl visits my house.
The sentence that demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement is:
A. The boy or the girls come to school late.
Explanation:
- A. The boy or the girls come to school late.: This sentence correctly uses the plural verb “come” with the plural subject “the girls” in the alternative subject construction “the boy or the girls.”
- B. The boys and girl in our club is in the cafe.: This sentence incorrectly uses the singular verb “is” with the compound subject “the boys and girl.” It should use the plural verb “are” (“The boys and girl in our club are in the cafe.”).
- C. The boys or the girls sings in the choir.: This sentence incorrectly uses the singular verb “sings” with the alternative subjects “the boys or the girls.” It should use the plural verb “sing” (“The boys or the girls sing in the choir.”).
- D. The boys and girl visits my house.: This sentence incorrectly uses the singular verb “visits” with the compound subject “the boys and girl.” It should use the plural verb “visit” (“The boys and girl visit my house.”).
Correct answer: A