21. Which statement about compound subjects is false?

A. In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject.

B. In a sentence with a mixed compound subject connected by or or nor, the verb agrees with the closer subject.

C. A singular verb is needed when the parts of a compound subject are thought of as one item.

D. A singular verb is needed when the word every or each comes before the compound subject.

Explanation:

The statement about compound subjects that is false is: In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject. This is a false statement because a compound subject connected with the word "and" should take the plural form of the verb.  

The statement about compound subjects that is false is: In a sentence with a compound subject connected by and, the verb agrees with the closer subject. This is a false statement because a compound subject connected with the word "and" should take the plural form of the verb.

A.   Trees and shrubbery ARE found near buildings.  ( NOT IS )

Explanation:

B.   Neither your two cars nor your motorcycle FITS into the garage.  

C.   Macaroni and cheese IS a delicious side dish.

D.   Each boy and girl HAS a blue pencil.

c. is the answer to your question.

explanation:

reading poetry is challenging when you don't have or very little of social context and culture schema.

solution: read the introduction, the norm, or even explaination if you still dont get it.