1. 50% of the Earth’s water (is, are) potable.

2. One half of the students (is, are) taking their exam.

3. A pair of scissors (is, are) on the table

4. The scissors (is, are) on the table.

5. One pair of my trousers (is, are) missing

6. Neither John nor his brothers (is, are) going to America

7. The president, together with his advisers (is, are) leaving tomorrow.

8. Della, as well as her friends, studies their lesson everyday

As well as, together

Indefinite Pronouns

Other, Somebody, someone, everyone, everything, nobody, Anybody, Somebody, Anything (is, are)

Both, Few, Many, Several, Others

George and Ana (does, do) not want to join the parade.

My favorite pair shorts (fits, fit) me perfectly.

The players, as well as the captain, (aims, aim) to bring home the trophy.

Seventy percent of the respondents (believes, believe) that reading is essential.

Measles (is, are) unavoidable among children. Measles, Mathematics,

The news (is, are) making me anxious.