Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement?
A
Each of the students were assigned a different task.
B
The team of researchers are presenting their findings tomorrow.
C
Neither the manager nor the employees agrees with the new policy.
D
The collection of rare books is stored in a climate-controlled vault.
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
In option D, 'collection' is singular, so the singular verb 'is' is correct. Options A and B use plural verbs with singular subjects ('Each,' 'team'). Option C incorrectly uses 'agrees' with a plural subject ('employees') closer to the verb.
💡 Why is D) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement?" is Option D: The collection of rare books is stored in a climate-controlled vault..
The other options — A) Each of the students were assigned a different task., B) The team of researchers are presenting their findings tomorrow., C) Neither the manager nor the employees agrees with the new policy. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: In option D, 'collection' is singular, so the singular verb 'is' is correct. Options A and B use plural verbs with singular subjects ('Each,' 'team'). Option C incorrectly uses 'agrees' with a plural…
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