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Principle Of ProximitySet 1

1The artist and gallery owner ..... (is/ are) meeting today.

2Complete the sentence using the proximity rule:Either the coaches or the team captain ..... the final decision.

3True or False: In a sentence using 'neither/nor' with a singular subject and a plural subject, the verb should agree with the subject that is closer to it.

4The teacher, along with her students, (was/were) on a field trip.

5If one subject is plural and the other singular, the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.

6Bob, as well as his friends, ..... a bath now.

7Your stomach drops a little, and then you, the plane, and everyone in it, is flying.

8Fill in the blank with the verb that follows the proximity rule:Either my dad or my brothers ..... me to soccer practice.

9With compound subjects joined by either ..... or or neither ..... nor, use the verb that agrees with the .....

10Either (1) Grandpa or my (2) sisters are going to the park.

11Your level of knowledge and skills are so high that you will complete the task effortlessly.

12Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: Thelma, as well as her sister, ..... good at sports.

13If two subjects connected by 'either..or' or ' neither..nor' are of different persons, then we use the verb that agrees with the subject nearest to it.

14Neither her manager nor her sponsors are aware.

15Which sentence correctly applies the proximity rule, where the verb agrees with the closest subject?

16The cat along with the dogs ..... always welcome at the pet-friendly cafe.

17The number of the subject (singular or plural) is changed by words that come between the subject and the verb.

18If the there are two subjects in a sentence, one singular and one plural, the verb form must:

19Around the corner and to the right ..... the rooms that have been assigned to that program ..... A. IsB. Are C. They

20With either ..... or, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

21In the sentence, "My dog, as well as my cats, ..... a pet," should the blank be filled with

22My father as well as my friends ..... watching me playing badminton.

23The coach, as well as the fans, ..... disappointed in the team's performance.Which form of verb should be used to complete the sentence?

24After not only ..... but also ....., the verb agrees with .....

25Choose the correct verb in the sentence.. A doctor, together with some nurses, ..... on duty.

26Which sentence correctly follows the nearest subject rule?

27Is this sentence correct? Either the stewards (plural) or Mary (singular) is manning the info desk at the conference.

28My brother, along with his friends, ..... playing video games.

29Select the correct version using The Proximity Rule:

30Not only the students but also the instructor ..... confused by the results.

31In "Nobody except the twins ..... allowed to enter," the correct verb would be:

32The boy, along with his friends, ..... playing football.

33What is proximity concord in English grammar?

34Subject + Verb Agreement:John as well as his partners ..... part time job every night.

35Which option best illustrates how subject proximity affects verb agreement?

36Not the magazines but a piece of paper (is, are) stolen.

37An imaginary line should be placed .....

38My friends were here and .....

39Sandra, not her trainees, are going to the manager's office.

40My father, not the members of the club ..... the one being appointed to attend the seminar tomorrow.

41They, no less than Tom, ..... eager to start.

42Sam, in addition to his brothers, (sleep, sleeps) in this tent.