54. The country’s first general election since it won independence (is/are) to be held next month
55. Mr. Robinson, accompanied by his wife and children, (is/are) arriving tonight.
56. Neither the boys nor Carmen (have/has) seen the film before.
57. John, bringing his girlfriend to see me, (has/have) just arrived.
58. The majority (believe/believes) that we are in no danger.
59. Neither of the French athletes (have,has) won this year.