The chief, like his brothers, belongs to the same tribe. 9. The movie, including all previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch. “Half of the students come from another country.” 4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor. . 19. There were fifteen candies in that bag. Now there is only one! 6. Brothers and their sister are good at their studies. . There is a debate about the word “data”! Technically, the data is plural (the singular form is “date”). However, in everyday language, people often treat “data” as “information” – as countless nouns that adopt the singular form.

Both forms are therefore correct: “The data is correct” and “The data is correct”. To learn more about the “data debate”, click here and here. These words can be singular OR plural depending on what follows! “How do you react when someone compliments you?” To talk about a single member of the police, we can say police officers or police officers – or the term gender-neutral police officer. 3. A dictionary and an atlas are missing from the library. . 2. Many mangoes and bananas are available this season. .

“I don`t know if there`s anyone in the office right now.” “40% of people don`t support the new law.” 9. The children and their mothers are missing. 16. Eight dollars (is, are) today the price of a film. 21. The members of the commission (directing, directing) live very differently in private. 20. The committee (debates, debates) examines these issues carefully. . 10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, want) win.

23. All CDs, even scratched, are in this case. 7. One of my sisters is on a trip to France. 22.