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Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement? A. Heart and Soul is the name of my brother’s band. B. The walls or the ceiling are going to be painted beige. C. Every student and teacher is
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Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

A. Heart and Soul is the name of my brother’s band.
B. The walls or the ceiling are going to be painted beige.
C. Every student and teacher is looking forward to homecoming.
D. The mayor and several city council members oppose the new parking restrictions

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The sentence B contains an error. It should be: The walls or the ceiling is going to be painted beige. The rule is that when there is an "or" in the sentence, the verb is directed by the noun closer to it.
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