Subject–Verb Agreement
Everyone is responsible for their actions.
“Everyone” is an indefinite pronoun treated as singular → takes “is”.
A number of students are absent today.
“A number of” means many → plural noun → takes “are”.
The number of students is increasing every year.
“The number” refers to a single figure → singular → takes “is”.
The list of items is on the table.
The subject is “list” (singular), not “items” → takes “is”.
Mathematics is my favourite subject.
Subjects like “Mathematics” are treated as singular → takes “is”.
A lot of people are waiting outside.
“People” is plural → takes “are”.
Bread and butter is my usual breakfast.
Here, it refers to a single combined idea (one meal) → singular → “is”.
The dogs are barking loudly.
“Dogs” is plural → takes “are”.
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