Question

15. When two subjects are joined by not only... but also, the verb agrees with the subject that is closes
Examples: Not only the teacher but also the students were excited.
Not only the students but also the teacher was excited.
1. Keeping pets
A Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs.
j's
good for children. (are, is)
2. A few extra calories in the form of cheese
- good for you. (are, is)
3. Half of what she writes
difficult to make out. (is, are)
4. Regular exercise
to keep the brain cells active. (help, helps)
5. Academics
her strong point. (is, are)
6. Working with plants
my favourite activity
(is, are)
grown
7. Both Arun and his brother, Sanjay
up to be kind and caring individuals. (has, have)
8. The old-fashioned teak furniture
attractive feature of his apartment is are
the most​

Answer 1

1. is

2.is

3.is

4. helps

5. is

6. is

7.have

8.is