Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Neither the members of the cabinet nor the president _______ behind the bill.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. will

  4. would

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A Correct answer
Explanation

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. 'President' is singular, so 'is' (singular) is correct. This is the proximity rule for neither/nor constructions.