RULE 7 -- EXAMPLES

Incorrect -- Correct

  • The Thanksgiving dinner, right down to the beautiful centerpiece, were devoured by the escaped grizzly.
  • The Thanksgiving dinner, right down to the beautiful centerpiece, was devoured by the escaped grizzly.

  • The cart, as well as its contents, were gone.
  • The cart, as well as its contents, was gone.

  • The girl, along with her classmates, like the new teacher.
  • The girl, along with her classmates, likes the new teacher.



    • RULE 7 -- REFERENCES

    More information about this rule is available from the following sources.

    Printed References: (see References section)
  • Strunk and White: 1-9
  • Hacker: G1, especially a





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