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English Sentence Correction & Common Errors

Choose the correct sentence.

A The list of names are posted on the board.

B The list of names is posted on the board.

C The list of names were posted on the board.

D The list of names being posted on the board.

"List" is the true subject (singular), not "names," which sits inside a prepositional phrase, so the singular verb "is" is correct.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 1

Ignore the phrase between the subject and the verb when checking agreement.