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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 4
  5. Potato chips and candy (contains / contain) few useful nutrients.

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    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 5
  6. Neither fat nor sugar (helps / help) build a healthy body.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Choosing the Correct Verb in a Sentence with a Compound Subject - Question 10
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