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In which sentence is the subject-verb agreement correct?

For anyone who wishes to do the work, writing are a satisfying and rewarding career.

Both Ryan and Brady are planning careers in journalism.

Documentary writing, speech writing, textbook writing, and book review writing is just a few of the possibilities.

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Answer:

Both Ryan and Brady are planning careers in journalism.

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right in Grandpoint.

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Answer:

Both Ryan and Brady are planning careers in journalism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both ... and: With this correlative conjunction you need to use a plural verb.

Wrong options:

For anyone who wishes to do the work, writing are a satisfying and rewarding career. (should be is, not are)

Documentary writing, speech writing, textbook writing, and book review writing is just a few of the possibilities. (should be are, not is)

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