Sometimes it can be challenging to identify the correct subject when it is separated from the verb, especially in long sentences. In such cases, ignore prepositional phrases when deciding on the verb.
Always match the verb to the main subject, not to the noun inside a prepositional phrase
Examples:
According to the latest report, each employee in the company work/works overtime regularly.
Correct: works
Because the true subject “each employee” is singular, the verb must be singular.
Key Point:
Subject + [Prepositional Phrase] + Verb
Examples:
