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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 66

Question 66

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Either the chief of the village or the leader of the farmers ________ to be held responsible for the revolt

  1. A.were
  2. B.are
  3. C.is
  4. D.have
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is)

Explanation

With 'either ... or', the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'the leader', which is singular: 'is'.