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Let's go through each question in the Subject-Verb Agreement quiz and solve them one by one with explanations.

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1. The dog or the cats _____ outside.

- A) are
- B) is

✔ Correct answer: B) is

Explanation:
When "or" connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closer to the verb (this is called *proximity agreement*).
Here, "cats" is plural, but "dog" is singular and closer to the verb. So we use is.
But wait — actually, the rule says: when a singular and plural noun are connected by "or", the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.
So:
"The dog or the cats are outside." → "cats" is plural and closer → are?
Wait — let’s look carefully.

Actually, the structure is:
"The dog or the cats" — both are subjects. Since "cats" is plural and comes after "or", and is closer to the verb, we use are.

But here’s the key: "The dog or the cats" — this is a compound subject where the verb must agree with the nearest subject, which is cats (plural).

So the correct verb is are.

✘ But option A is "are", B is "is". So A is correct.

Wait — you said:

> 1. The dog or the cats _____ outside
> A) are
> B) is

✔ Answer: A) are

Explanation: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "Cats" is plural and closer → are.

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2. George and Tamara _________ want to see that movie.

- A) doesn't
- B) don't

✔ Answer: B) don't

Explanation: "George and Tamara" is a compound subject (two people), so it's plural → requires plural verb don't.

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3. One of my sisters ______ going on a trip to France.

✔ Answer: is

Explanation: "One of my sisters" means one person (singular), so the verb must be singular: is.

Even though "sisters" is plural, the subject is "one", which is singular.

So: One of my sisters is going...

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4. The players, as well as the captain, _____ to win.

✔ Answer: want (but not listed — likely missing options)

Wait — no options given. Let’s assume it's multiple choice with options like:
- A) wants
- B) want

✔ Answer: B) want

Explanation: "As well as" adds extra information but does not change the subject. The real subject is "the players" (plural), so the verb must be plural: want.

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5. ________ the news on at five or six?

✔ Answer: Is

Explanation: This is a question about whether the news is broadcast.
"News" is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb.
So: Is the news on at five or six?

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6. The committee members ____ very different lives in private.

- A) lead
- B) leads

✔ Answer: A) lead

Explanation: "Committee members" is plural (many people), so verb must be plural: lead.

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7. The committee __________ these questions carefully.

- A) debates
- B) debate

✔ Answer: A) debates

Explanation: "The committee" is a collective noun. In formal English, when referring to a group as a unit, we use singular verb.
So: The committee debates (acts as a single body).
If it were acting individually, we might say "debate", but typically in such contexts, it's treated as singular.

So: debates

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8. Your pants _________ at the cleaner's.

- A) is
- B) are

✔ Answer: B) are

Explanation: "Pants" is a plural noun (even though it refers to one item, it's made of two legs), so it takes a plural verb: are.

So: Your pants are at the cleaner's.

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9. The man with all the birds _____ on my street.

- A) lives
- B) live

✔ Answer: A) lives

Explanation: "The man" is the subject. "With all the birds" is a prepositional phrase modifying "man". It doesn’t affect the subject-verb agreement.
So: The man lives... → singular verb.

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10. Every one of those books _______ fiction.

- A) is
- B) are

✔ Answer: A) is

Explanation: "Every one" is always singular. Even though "books" is plural, "every one" refers to each individual book, so it's singular: is.

So: Every one of those books is fiction.

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11. His pants ___ torn during the match.

- A) is
- B) are

✔ Answer: B) are

Explanation: "Pants" is plural → are.

So: His pants are torn...

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|--------|-------------|
| 1 | A) are | "Cats" is plural and closer to verb → "are" |
| 2 | B) don't | "George and Tamara" = plural → "don't" |
| 3 | is | "One of..." → singular subject |
| 4 | want | "Players" is plural; "as well as" doesn't change subject |
| 5 | Is | "News" is uncountable → singular verb |
| 6 | A) lead | "Members" is plural → "lead" |
| 7 | A) debates | Collective noun "committee" used as a unit → singular |
| 8 | B) are | "Pants" is plural → "are" |
| 9 | A) lives | "The man" is the subject → singular verb |
|10 | A) is | "Every one" is singular → "is" |
|11 | B) are | "Pants" is plural → "are" |

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