Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Neither the presedent nor the members of the cabinet _____ behind the bill.

  1. will

  2. would

  3. is

  4. are
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D Correct answer
Explanation

With 'neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, 'members' is plural and closer to the verb, so 'are' is correct. 'Is' would be wrong because it doesn't agree with the nearer subject. 'Will/would' are auxiliary verbs that don't fit the context.

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