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Basic English QUESTION #2794
Question 1
Choose the word that BEST COMPLETES the sentence: 'Neither Ali nor his brothers ___ present at the function.'
  • was
  • is
  • were✔️
  • has been
Correct Answer Explanation
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. 'Brothers' is plural, so the plural verb 'were' is correct.