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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 26

Question 26

Concord

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: Either the teacher or the students ........ to blame.

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

Answer: B (are)

Explanation

With 'either … or', the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'the students' (plural): are.