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    Question

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the

    verb given in brackets by choosing the answer from among the alternatives given below each sentence. Either she or her sisters _____ responsible for this. (be) 
    A be Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B is Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C are Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D was Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the sentence, the subject is a compound subject consisting of "she or her sisters." When using "either...or," the verb agrees with the closest part of the subject. In this case, "sisters" is closer to the verb, so the plural form of the verb "are" is the correct choice.

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