1. The students, along with the teacher, are going on a field trip. (The focus is on the students, which is plural.)

2. The box of chocolates belongs to my sister. (The focus is on the box, which is singular.)

3. Neither the cat nor the dog was in the house when we arrived. (The focus is on the cat and the dog, which are singular.)

4. Every morning, the birds sing outside my window. (The focus is on the birds, which is plural.)

5. The team of engineers, as well as the manager, is working on the project. (The focus is on the team, which is singular.)

6. Either the red dress or the blue one looks great on you. (The focus is on the dress, which is singular.)

7. Neither the flowers nor the tree needs much water. (The focus is on the flowers and the tree, which are singular.)

8. Each of the students has their own laptop for the class. (The focus is on each individual student, which is singular.)

9. The committee has scheduled a meeting for next Monday. (The focus is on the committee, which is singular.)

10. The herd of elephants is migrating to a new area for food. (The focus is on the herd, which is singular.)

11. My brother, along with his friends, enjoys playing video games. (The focus is on my brother and his friends, which is plural.)

12. Either the cake or the cookies taste delicious with tea. (The focus is on the cake or the cookies, which are singular.)

13. Neither the dog nor the cat likes to be left alone at home. (The focus is on the dog and the cat, which are singular.)

14. The group of tourists was exploring the ancient ruins all day. (The focus is on the group, which is singular.)

15. The collection of rare coins belongs to the museum. (The focus is on the collection, which is singular.)