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In which of the following sentences does the form of the verb agree with the
subject?
a. In A Christmas Carol, Fred wish Scrooge a merry Christmas.
b In A Christmas Carol, both Cratchit and Fred wish Scrooge a merry Christmas.
c. In A Christmas Carol, both Cratchit or Fred wishes Scrooge a merry Christmas.
d. In A Christmas Carol, both Cratchit and Fred wishes Scrooge a merry
Christmas.
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Correct answer: b.
Explanation: "Both Cratchit and Fred" is a plural subject (joined by and), so it takes the plural verb form "wish."
a and d are incorrect because the singular verb "wish" or "wishes" doesn't match the subject (Fred alone needs "wishes"; two people need "wish").
c is ungrammatical because "both ... or" is incorrect; with "or" the verb should agree with the nearer subject (e.g., "Cratchit or Fred wishes..." if you want a singular verb).
Explanation: "Both Cratchit and Fred" is a plural subject (joined by and), so it takes the plural verb form "wish."
a and d are incorrect because the singular verb "wish" or "wishes" doesn't match the subject (Fred alone needs "wishes"; two people need "wish").
c is ungrammatical because "both ... or" is incorrect; with "or" the verb should agree with the nearer subject (e.g., "Cratchit or Fred wishes..." if you want a singular verb).
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