Bene Crucero's one for the road

1
The reason for all the disturbance and unrest
(is are) bad governance.
2
I, the party spokesman, (is am) the sole
interpreter of official party stand.
3
I, together with the whole team, (is am) going.
4
The youngest son, as well as all the members
of his family, (is are) determined to stay.
5
No one (bake bakes) cakes better than Mom.
6
One of you (has have) made the withdrawal.
7
None (is are) prettier than my little girl Teresa.
8
The agenda for today's meeting (is are)
posted on the board.
9
The media (was were) treated to a sumptuous
dinner by the President.
10
His mumps (is are) giving him discomfort.
11
Virgilio Garcillano's whereabouts (was, were) a
closely guarded secret.
12
Politics in this country (is are) often dirty.
13
For some newspaper publishers, the news
(is are) a source of great profit.
14
The mechanics of the contest (has have)
certain provisions that are not acceptable
to some parties.
15
In the debate on the population issue,
economics (is are) sometimes used to push
claims that have been soundly debunked.
16
Mathematics (is are) child's play to some
people.
17
Ten less five (is are) five.
18
Sixty minutes of brisk walking (is are) too much
for him.
19
Behind his success (stand stands) a loving
wife and wonderful kids.