Asked by Anonymous
                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
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    Both blanks need singular verbs.
    
                    Answered by
            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?
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    http://www.grammarly.com/handbook/grammar/verbs/22/verb-forms/
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    Two subjects joined by "or" are considered singular and need a singular verb.
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    Yes.  C is right.
    
                    Answered by
            Anonymous
            
    Thanks
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    You're welcome.
    
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