Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: Neither the manager nor the clerks ___ aware of the change.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. were
With 'neither ... nor' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it, here 'clerks'.
Answer: were.
Why not the others: was: the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'clerks', which is plural. is: it is singular and present. has been: it is singular.
Answer: were.
Why not the others: was: the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'clerks', which is plural. is: it is singular and present. has been: it is singular.
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