Verbs always agree with their subjects, even when the subjects are far away. The second entry in this long list of books and articles interests me most. Expressions like as well as, in addition to, accompanied by, together with, and along with do not affect subject-verb agreement. This book , together with the related articles, clarifies the situation for me. Professor Meyers and her assistant have completed their groundbreaking work.
Lists preceded by each and every take singular verbs.
I read motivates me to become an English major. However, lists followed by each take plural verbs. A novel, a play, and a poem each manifest a different use of language. Neither the book nor the journal articles help in understanding the Asian monetary crisis. Indefinite pronouns almost always take a singular verb.