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

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?

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.

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