Question

Rice and curry are not agreeable to me.

Answer 1

• Rice and curry are not agreeable to me.

According to subject - verb agreement

Rule:If two different singular nouns express one idea, the verb should be in the singular form.

• Rice and curry are not agreeable to me. ✘
• Rice and curry is not agreeable to me. ✔

*Some related terms and rules :-

Rule 1: Two or more singular nouns when they are joined by ‘and’, require a Verb in the Plural form.

Example:

• A man and his wife has come here asking for work. ✘
• A man and his wife have come here asking for work. ✔

Rule 2: When two or more Singular Subjects are connected by or, nor, either ... or, neither ... nor, the Verb is Singular.

Example :

• Either james or John are to be promoted ✘
• Either james or John is to be promoted ✔

Note: If the conjunction "and" is used instead, the verb would then be plural.

Compare :

• Sushma and Rajitha are our professor’s daughters. ✔
• The study of languages and sciences is very important for your study. ✔

[Here study is singular so singular verb "is" is used.]

Answer 2

Answer:

Rice and curry is not agreeable to me

Explanation: