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There (is, are) a number of homeless cats at the Humane Society.

Marine geologists and biologists (uses, use) these two techniques.

The floor or the ceiling (needs, need) painting.

(Wasn't, Weren't) Jen or George supposed to help you clean?

Deep sea diving equipment (give, gives) individuals ability to explore the underwater world.

The floor and the ceiling (need, needs) painting.

Neither Jim not Earl (complains, complain) about mowing the grass.

Both the toy and the granola bar (is, are) for you.

The tortoise (is, are) the animal with the longest life span.

Few of the wolves (kill, kills) cattle.

The forked tongue of the lizard and the snake (is, are) used to smell.

Mike and Mary (spend, spends) most of their spare time fishing.

Do you or I (has, have) the house keys?

Here (is, are) the CD you left at my house yesterday.

There in the distance (was, were) the remains of the ghost town.

The bifocal lens and lightning rods (was, were) invented by Ben Franklin.

Both the bonfire and the canoe trip (was, were) the campers' favorite activities.

Jackie's study habits (is, are) deplorable and distressing!

Whooping cranes (is, are) an endangered species.

(Has, Have) the rain stopped yet?