Right. The grounds upon which the building stands consist of half a city block.
Revise. A copy of the orders are also sent to the checker.
319. Make the verb agree with its subject. There is and there are must agree with the subject which follows.
Wrong. There is always a few minutes now and then for reading newspapers.
Right. There are always a few minutes now and then for reading newspapers.
Revise. As I think of my subject there seems to be many phases open for investigation.
320. Make the verb agree with its subject. Phrases introduced by besides, with, together with, accompanied by, including, as well as, do not affect the number of the verb.
Wrong. The major, as well as all the lieutenants, were soon out in the open.
Right. The major, as well as all the lieutenants, was soon out in the open.