Choose the correct verb: Either the teacher or the students ____ mistaken.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. has been
Explanation
With either or and neither nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it, and here that is students, which is plural. Reversing the order to either the students or the teacher would require is instead. This proximity rule is a favourite examination point.
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