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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 81

Question 81

Concord

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap: If Remi perform poorly in her forthcoming examination, then either her mother or I ________ to blame.

  1. A.must
  2. B.has
  3. C.will be
  4. D.are
  5. E.am
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (am)

Explanation

With 'either... or', the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'I', so 'am' is correct.