Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject

In each of the following sentences, choose the correct form of the verb from the parentheses that matches the compound subject.

For help with this exercise, see “The Sentence Has a Compound Subject.”

  1. Fruits and vegetables (does / do) not make up enough of most Americans’ diets.

    Question

    pYXtQ50Sa0KUy/e8HAC7laFN7cVYJFwjkIHvE8N7ISezHvKZfeyOjRijCGKORpfEy0gPkLQG94Q=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 1
  2. The U.S. government and other organizations concerned with health and nutrition (recommends / recommend) that people eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

    Question

    JBPuSWi8lmaRd8XnyiBayyc1iEQONbYWfaxFh3V4zQdbj91Qpc0Xp8KN5T3V8F3GnOyWEmPMGWCaEBIomlkcj9iulU4=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 2
  3. Whole-grain cereal or bread (is / are) another important part of a healthy diet.

    Question

    cPC+wDdcb1alOU4WP+cjPtU1gd09/FFP0XI/nNLEMTVHCVi3Um6hFHNos47M+8TndtFqdJBvxsE=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 3
  4. Neither vitamins nor fiber (is / are) found in many popular snack foods.

    Question

    cPC+wDdcb1alOU4WP+cjPtU1gd09/FFP0XI/nNLEMTVHCVi3Um6hFHNos47M+8TndtFqdJBvxsE=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 4
  5. Potato chips and candy (contains / contain) few useful nutrients.

    Question

    C8Ua/3zpl1utTq5ZfN+bRuIL78VhrGh1W5tpEO68OFZSioM/FjAVjvN/PppcznHHRFS30Hcve9t1d4oaH1bItQ==
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 5
  6. Neither fat nor sugar (helps / help) build a healthy body.

    Question

    uRPUZEJg+YN1lWNvKR81z6d6ghk/SbRMxsqfiullAn9iHQwAxWX53646fSV+Mj2CtVf0quHW+gl5JLrK
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 6
  7. However, in small amounts, fat and sugar (contributes / contribute) beneficially by making food taste good.

    Question

    CQmdOlPNFqJggBz6yneMCcItkg+WIZj5EyCn2I9fSvxKC+ly6G2Lcp2MZcvUkReJ/nHOrsBT9s0jWlnJv+RFW2FmTHfO2ufm
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 7
  8. Motivated dieters and certain health fanatics (eats / eat) nutritious food that tastes terrible.

    Question

    xS1nO0Z3TmbQzQYLRjdhzXAhOZmwiZd89AaUB0Axd4rqHmFfdYsTbxPzZnmOVRsHALozNZrkD6Y=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 8
  9. Neither dieters nor health fanatics (is / are) likely to keep eating the unappetizing food for a lifetime.

    Question

    eckXyQw8x6WKxipTvZ1xECPUrulWBxfF6ubbNFeeUMql1TdJfc+1uSPc5DFncOa8O8blvOCVlAY=
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 9
  10. Choosing nutritious food and preparing it well (allows / allow) a person to feel healthy and satisfied.

    Question

    TI5LotLk46DmRzHo7/AG5p3ruYyZO341kn3YJgFTlha9RH/Nkiu31nMiHelsKDJr78YQbmx+Jx0FmfYC
    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 10