Multiple choice softskills communication

Either my father or my brothers ______ going to sell the house.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. have

  4. has
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B Correct answer
Explanation

With 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Here 'my brothers' is plural and closer to the verb, so 'are' is correct. 'Is' would agree with 'father', 'have/has' are present perfect markers not appropriate here.

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