Subject-Verb Agreement

1. That Shakespeare was one of the most talented writers _are_ an understatement to those who are really familiar with the field of literature. 2. According to the information on this page, items bought before 1940 _costs_ more than items made after that year. 3. Despite the bad weather we have had in the past days, there _are_ no doubt that the tournament will go on. 4. Of all the countries in that area of the world, perhaps Nigeria _have_ the most potential. 5. Far from being a poor city with little diversity, New Orleans certainly _ranks_ as one of the most interesting spots in the United States.

Hi there, Mr. [Name]! Thank you for your composition! I appreciate your effort in answering your homework. Please be guided with the corrections provided below for your further improvement in grammar. Take care! T. JanE ^^ 1. That Shakespeare was one of the most talented writers _are_ an understatement to those who are really familiar with the field of literature.>>  That Shakespeare was one of the most talented writers IS an understatement to those who are really familiar with the field of literature. 2. According to the information on this page, items bought before 1940 _costs_ more than items made after that year.>> According to the information on this page, items bought before 1940 COST more than items made after that year. 3. Despite the bad weather we have had in the past days, there _are_ no doubt that the tournament will go on.>> Despite the bad weather we have had in the past days, there IS no doubt that the tournament will go on. 4. Of all the countries in that area of the world, perhaps Nigeria _have_ the most potential.>> Of all the countries in that area of the world, perhaps Nigeria HAS the most potential. 5. Far from being a poor city with little diversity, New Orleans certainly _ranks_ as one of the most interesting spots in the United States. >> Correct