Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Neither the president nor the workers (2) was ready to (3) comply with new. (4) policies. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 When the subjects are connected with 'neither….nor', the subject that is closer to the verb will determine the nature the verb (whether it is singular or plural).

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