Question

Y or or nor:

mpound subject is joined by
th the subject closest to it.
rb is singular, the verb will be
rb is plural, the verb will be
ther is getting everything
rother are getting everything
ject closest to the verb, it
= plural or singular. In this case,
is "is."
Which sentence with a
compound subject joined by
"or" has correct subject/verb
agreement?
(Use the Proximity Rule!)
A. Either Tammy OR her cousins is buying
shoes at the store.
B. Either Timothy OR his brothers is
camping at Central Park.
C. Either John OR his sisters are going to
clean the living room.
D. Either Aimee OR her brothers was
playing hockey in the ice rink.
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Answer 1

The correct sentence with a compound subject joined by "or" and the Proximity Rule for subject-verb agreement is:

A. Either Tammy OR her cousins is buying shoes at the store.

Step-by-step explanation:

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