Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

A The list of required readings, including several challenging novels, are available online.

B Neither the students nor the professor were prepared for the surprise exam.

C Every one of the participants has completed the survey.

D A large number of studies about the phenomenon has been published.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

In option C, 'Every one' is singular, so the singular verb 'has completed' is correct. In A, 'list' is singular, requiring 'is'. In B, 'professor' (closer subject) is singular, requiring 'was'. In D, 'number' in 'a number of' is plural, requiring 'have been published'.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?" is Option C: Every one of the participants has completed the survey..

The other options — A) The list of required readings, including several challenging novels, are available online., B) Neither the students nor the professor were prepared for the surprise exam., D) A large number of studies about the phenomenon has been published. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: In option C, 'Every one' is singular, so the singular verb 'has completed' is correct. In A, 'list' is singular, requiring 'is'. In B, 'professor' (closer subject) is singular, requiring 'was'. In D,…

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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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