Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part in which there is an error:

  1. Either the employer or the employees

  2. has to bear the losses

  3. if any untoward incident

  4. occurs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part B. With 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Here, 'employees' is plural and is closer to the verb, so 'have to bear' is correct, not 'has to bear'.

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