Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.

Either the doctors in this hospital or the trustee ________ going to make a decision.

  1. are

  2. will

  3. is

  4. would be
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When the subjects are connected with or, the subject that is closer to the verb will determine the nature the verb (whether it is singular or plural). In the above sentence 'trustee' is the subject nearer to 'or' and is singular. So, it will take a singular verb.

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