When the words one, each, either , and neither are followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural object, the verb should
A) agree with the nearest subject.
B) agree with the nearest noun.
C) be plural.
D) be singular.

Question

When the words one, each, either , and neither are followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural object, the verb should
A) agree with the nearest subject.
B) agree with the nearest noun.
C) be plural.
D) be singular.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When using one, each, either, or neither followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural object, the verb should be singular. For example, "Each of the students is responsible for their own work." In this sentence, "each" is followed by "of the students," which is plural, but the verb "is" is singular to agree with "each."

When the Words One, Each, Either , and Neither Are