Question

which of the sentence is grammatically correct : a)my brother and mother don't read the newspaper
b)my brother and mother doesn't read the newspaper.
​

Answer 1

a) My brother and mother don't read the newspaper.

This is the correct sentence.

Answer 2

My brother and mother don't read the newspaper.

• You will typically employ a plural verb when the subject of a sentence is made up of two or more nouns or pronouns joined by "and."
• A compound subject is a subject that consists of two or more components.

• A compound subject can be singular or plural and consists of two or more nouns (or pronouns, noun clauses, or noun phrases).
• Even if the constituent nouns are singular, the composite subject is typically plural when the nouns are linked with the word and (an apple and a banana).
• A plural verb must accompany a plural subject.
• Example:

1. Jack and Jill want more water.
2. Henry and James are coming to the picnic.

• The singular verb will, however, be singular if the compound subject relates to the same items together.
• Example

1. Bread and butter is my brother's favorite meal.
2. Hard work and dedication is the key to success.