Question

n each of these sentences, supply a verb in agreement with the
subject.
Bread and butter_____nutritious.
The committee____passed the resolution.
Neither he nor they_____correct.
Each of the boys____given a plan.
The historian and philosopher_____dead.
Mathematics_____a difficult subject to master.​

Answer 1

Bread and butter are nutritious.

The committee has passed the resolution.

Neither he nor they could correct.

Each of the boys has given a plan.

The historian and philosopher have dead.

Mathematics is a difficult subject to master.​

Explanation:

• A verb that comes before the main verb in a sentence is called a helping verb.

• The helping verbs are the ones that, just like their name, aids the main action in a sentence by giving it more meaning. It also helps in showing different ideas.

• Each of the boys has given a plan.

• Notice how the word 'has' helps the main verb work and gives it meaning.