Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

a. a saw and a drill is important for a carpenter's work.

b. those suitcases and this trunk have traveled many miles.

c. now either freezers or a refrigerator keep food fresh.

d. cathy and beth takes the bus to ballet lessons.

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Ainsley Pace

14 February, 07:23

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

a. a saw and a drill is important for a carpenter's work.

b. those suitcases and this trunk have traveled many miles.

c. now either freezers or a refrigerator keep food fresh.

d. cathy and beth takes the bus to ballet lessons.

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Kayden Bender · Answer 1

The sentence that uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject is: Those suitcases and this trunk have traveled many miles. The correct answer is option B. The compound subject is "those suitcases and this trunk" which is a compound and a plural subject. Therefore, the verb that should be used is also plural, which is "have".

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?a. a saw and a drill is important for a carpenter's work.b. those suitcases and this trunk have traveled many miles.c. now either freezers or a refrigerator keep food fresh.d. cathy and beth takes the bus to ballet lessons.

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

a. a saw and a drill is important for a carpenter's work.

b. those suitcases and this trunk have traveled many miles.

c. now either freezers or a refrigerator keep food fresh.

d. cathy and beth takes the bus to ballet lessons.