English

Question

Which sentence with a

compound subject joined by

"or" has correct subiect/verb

agreement?

(Use the Proximity Rule!)

A. Either the cinematographer OR the

creators is reading the script.

B. Either the actors OR the producers are

reading the script.

C. Either the designers OR the editor are

reading the script.

D. Either the screenwriters OR the

directors is reading the script.

Answer

B. Either the actors OR the producers are reading the script.

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The Proximity Rule states that when a compound subject is joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with the subject closest to...