... joined by “either or, ” “neither nor,” “not only but also,” the verb agrees with the subject closest to it A title, organization, or country, even when plural in form, usually takes a singular verb ... and all can take a singular or a plural verb, depending on what they mean Use a singular verb when none means no one, not one or not any, but a plural verb when none suggests more than one person ... is singular, use a singular verb If the object of the preposition is plural, use a plural verb The flock of birds _ a formation in the sky MAKES Little Women _ a novel by American author...