Subtags: Basic Rules and Concepts, Subject-Verb Agreement with Quantifiers and Phrases
Correct answer: B. Every chair, table and sofa, every single piece of furniture in the house is up for auction.
- A. Every chair, table and sofa, every single piece of furnitures in the house are up for auction.
- B. Every chair, table and sofa, every single piece of furniture in the house is up for auction.
- C. Every chair, table and sofa, every single piece of furniture in the house are up for auction.
- D. Every chair, table and sofa every single piece of furniture in the house is up for auction
Explanation
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject is a compound subject, and the verb "is" correctly agrees with the singular compound subject.Clear and Correct List: The sentence lists items using commas and correctly uses "and" before the last item.Therefore, option B is the grammatically accurate choice.
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