Question

Look at the text below. If there is an error with subject-verb agreement, select the incorrect verb and type it correctly. Otherwise, submit the text without making any changes. After waiting nearly twenty years for construction to be completed, many a local resident and tourist are looking forward to visiting Castroville's new science museum, which will be holding an inaugural gala on June 2?

1) is
2) are
3) were
4) will be

Answer 1

The correct verb for the provided sentence, following the rules of subject-verb agreement, is 'is' rather than 'are'.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given sentence, although it includes the phrase 'many a local resident and tourist,' which might suggest the use of a plural verb, the correct form should imply singularity because of the structure. The phrase 'many a' is followed by singular nouns and should therefore take a singular verb. The accurate form of the verb in this context would be 'is' rather than 'are.' So the corrected sentence should read, 'After waiting nearly twenty years for construction to be completed, many a local resident and tourist is looking forward to visiting Castroville's new science museum, which will be holding an inaugural gala on June 2.' This follows the rules of subject-verb agreement.