Which sentence correctly follows subject-verb agreement when a phrase separates the subject from the verb?
AThe lists of item is on the table.
BThe list of items is on the table.
CThe list of items are on the table.
DThe list of item are on the table.
Explanation
The true subject of this sentence is ‘list’ (singular), not ‘items,’ even though ‘items’ appears closer to the verb. A verb must always agree with its actual grammatical subject, so the singular verb ‘is’ is correct here, and the prepositional phrase ‘of items’ does not affect this agreement. This is one of the most frequently tested subject-verb agreement traps in competitive exams. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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