1. Neither my dog nor my cat __________ (want) to eat this meat.
2. Fried potatoes __________ (be) something I like very much.
3. A number of students __________ (take part) in the conference this month.
4. The effect of my questions __________ (be) unpredictable.
5. The number of students at our department __________ (double) for the last few years.
6. Either Sam or his brother __________ (talk) over the phone now.
7. One of the things I’ like to discuss with you __________ (be) your attendance.
8. A sausage and beans _________ (be) a traditional breakfast in our family.
9. The members of our team _________ (be) in the gym now.
10. The potatoes __________ (not be) ready yet.
11. The headmaster with the teachers __________ (have) a conference now.
12. The teachers and the headmaster __________ (take) a decision already.