1. His mother and father came to visit him. Plural
2. His mother came to visit him. Singular
3. These fish tanks are beautiful. Plural
4. My textbook costs $8.00. Singular
5. I love apple pie for dessert. Singular
6. In the afternoon, we left for the football game. Plural
7. The baby ate sloppily. Singular
8. His books and mine are missing. Plural
9. His book and mine are missing. Plural
10. After the party, the dancers went home. Plural
11. I am so tired! Singular
12. She is very fond of her instructor. Singular
13. The chairman called the meeting to order. Singular
14. Cigarettes are bad for your health. Plural
15. Those lamps will look great in my apartment. Plural
16. The couch and the bookcase are in bad shape. Plural
17. By Thursday, all the classes were closed. Plural
18. Will he arrive on time? Singular
19. The man and the woman walked hand in hand. Plural
20. Susan is my best friend. Singular
21. They play basketball together. Plural
22. The students' papers were excellent. Plural
23. Their television set works badly. Singular
24. Dick seems to be a terrific guy. Singular
25. My typewriter and my radio need repaired.
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