Question

Which sentence with a

compound subject joined by
"or" has correct subject/verb

agreement?
(Use the Proximity Rule!)
A. Either Kelly or her brother are going to
the mall.
B. Either Kelly or her brother is going to the
mall.
C. Either Kelly or her brothers is going to
the mall.
D. Either Kelly or her sisters is going to the
mall.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Either Kelly or her brother is going to the

mall.

Explanation: Hard to tell as you don't have the underlined portion.

Answer 2

B. Either Kelly or her brother is going to the mall