Subtags: Basic Rules and Concepts, Exception and Special Cases
Correct answer: A. Neither Bill's parents nor his wife has mentioned anything about moving house.
- A. Neither Bill's parents nor his wife has mentioned anything about moving house.
- B. Neither Bill's parents nor his wife have mentioned anything about moving house.
- C. Neither Bill's wife nor his parents has mentioned anything about moving house.
- D. Neither Bill's parents nor his wife has mentioned anything about to move house.
Explanation
Subject-Verb Agreement: The compound subject "Neither Bill's parents nor his wife" is singular, and the correct verb is "has" to agree with the singular subject.Clear and Correct Comparison: The sentence effectively uses "neither...nor" to convey a negative conjunction, and the verb "has" agrees with the singular subject.
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