Question
Either Chris or the new employee ___ the mail before Dolores or Charles___.
__a.sort; arrives
__b.sort; arrive
__c.sorts; arrives
__d.sorts; arrive
__a.sort; arrives
__b.sort; arrive
__c.sorts; arrives
__d.sorts; arrive
Answers
Ms. Sue
Both blanks need singular verbs.
Ms. Sue
he sort?
he arrive?
Those are both plural verbs.
What verb do we use after he?
he arrive?
Those are both plural verbs.
What verb do we use after he?
Ms. Sue
http://www.grammarly.com/handbook/grammar/verbs/22/verb-forms/
Ms. Sue
Two subjects joined by "or" are considered singular and need a singular verb.
Ms. Sue
Yes. C is right.
Anonymous
Thanks
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.