Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
AThe list of items are on the table.
BThe list of items is on the table.CORRECT
CThe list of items have been on the table.
DThe list of items were on the table.
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Subject is 'list' (singular). 'Of items' modifies it but doesn't change agreement.
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