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.