A. Highlight in yellow (or another color) the correct verb

1. The college president, along with five vice-presidents, [was/were] ready for the meeting.
2. Stuffed grape leaves, often accompanied by strong Turkish coffee, [is/are] featured in many Greek
restaurants.
3. The plan for the new convention center, together with proposals for raising tax revenues, [is/are]
to be debated by the city council members today.
4. The referee’s only reward [was/were] taunts and threats.
5. [Is / Are] cumulus clouds a sign of rain?
6. Under the sofa [was/were] the missing cuff links.
7. There [is/are] many reasons for her success.
8. [Does / Do] each of the questions count the same number of points?
9. Each of the crises actually [needs/need] the mayor’s immediate attention.
10. Following the proper diet and getting enough exercise [is/are] important for maintaining one’s
health.
11. Either the aphids or the frost [has/have] killed my roses.
12. Much of the work on the engine [has/have] been done.
13. Each laid-off worker [receives / receive] two weeks’ pay.
14. Many of the parts in an American car [is/are] manufactured in other countries.
15. Most of the food [taste/tastes] too spicy for me.
16. Most of my freckles [has/have] disappeared.
17. The committee [has/have] published the list of finalists.
18. The committee [is/are] unable to agree on the finalists.
19. The couple [was/were] married last week.
20. The couple constantly [argues/argue] over their jobs and their children.
21. The number of students who work part-time [is/are] increasing.
22. A number of students [receives / receive] financial support from government loans.
23. More than six hundred dollars [was/were] spent on my dental work.
24. Many thousands of dollars [was/were] collected for Thanksgiving meals for the poor.