The boy or his friends _ to repair the broken window.
Correct answer: B. have
- A. has
- B. have
- C. are
- D. were
Explanation
Correct: When subjects are connected by 'or', we use the verb form that matches the subject closer to the verb. In this case, 'his friends' is plural, so we use a plural verb.
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