Subject verb agreement

Singular
He plays football.
The computer is new.

Plural

They play football.
The computers are new.

Examples:

1. One of the glasses is empty.

2. The bouquet of red roses smells so sweet.

Explanation:

--> 1. the subject is ‘one’ but not glasses

--> 2. the subject is ‘bouquet’ but not ‘roses’

Singular

1. Neither Ada nor Rose is coming home.

2. Either my dad or my mom is arriving today.

Plural

1. Ada and Rose are coming.

Singular

Mandy, as well as her dog, is expected shortly.

Plural

Girls, together with the boys are enjoying the show.

Singular

There is a big puddle on the road.

Plural

Here are the chocolates.

Singular

Money: 500 rupees is a high price to pay.

Age: 60 years is the minimum age for retirement.
Distance: 10 kilometers is too far to walk.

Singular

• Most of my family is here.

• Half of the population was against the bill.

Plural

• The police have handled the case.

• The people are looking forward to Christmas holiday.

Examples:

Mathematics/Civics is very difficult for some people.

The news is very saddening.