Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option out of the following options.

Either he or she …… responsible for this.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. be

  4. were
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A Correct answer
Explanation

With "either/or" constructions, the proximity rule applies - the verb agrees with the closest subject. "She" is singular and closer to the verb, so "is" is correct. "Are" would be plural.

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