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Start learning 50% faster. Sign in nowRule ⇒ If the subject is made up of both singular and plural words connected by or, nor, either …. Or, neither … nor, not only … but also, the verb agrees with the nearer part of the subject. In the sentences of the type: “Neither _____ nor _____” OR “Either _________ or ______” The verb always takes the form of the subject closest to it. That is, in sentence “Neither A nor B …… (verb)”, the verb will take the form in relation to B because B is closer to it and A will be ignored. So if B is plural, verb will be plural (e.g. have) and if B is singular, verb will be singular (e.g. has).
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in sentence given below.
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Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct connector from the alternatives given below each sentence.
She was not so well versed in English ...
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...Which conjunction can be used for this sentence?
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We saw some children ______ with one another as we were walking around.