English

Question

Which sentence with a

compound subject joined by

"or" has correct subject/verb

agreement?

(Use the Proximity Rule!)

A. Either olives OR pineapples is great on

pizza.

B. Either onions OR pepper are great on

pizza,

C. Either pepperoni OR mushrooms are

great on a pizza.

D. Either sausages OR tomato are great on

pizza,

Answer

C. Either pepperoni OR mushrooms are great on a pizza.

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The Proximity Rule states that when a compound subject is joined by "or," the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. In this...