Question

Either tomas or nicki ____ to arrive promptly at 6 a.m. to open the store.

a. are needing
b. will need
c. needs
d. need

Answer 1

Either one is possible:

b. will need

c. needs

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of 'needs,' -- when using either-or constructions -- If one subject is singular and the other is plural, and the words are connected by the words "or," "nor," "neither/nor," "either/or," or "not only/but also," use the verb form of the subject that is nearest the verb.

Answer 2

I think the answer is b.
A and c definitely don’t make sense.
D kinda does but I think it’s improper.