He is a scientist (A)/ but three sons (C)/ neither out of (B) his sons become scientists.
Correct answer: D. neither have become scientists
- A. He is a scientist
- B. but out of
- C. his three sons
- D. neither have become scientists
Explanation
D) "neither have become scientists" - This phrase is corrected to "neither of his three sons has become a scientist" to match the singular verb form ("has") with the singular subject ("neither"). This is correct option
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