Neither the chairs nor the table ____ in the room.

2024

Neither the chairs nor the table ____ in the room.

Answer: A. isWhen "neither...nor" joins two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject that is closer to it. Here, "table" is singular and closer to the verb, so "is" is…

  1. A.

    is

  2. B.

    are

  3. C.

    be

  4. D.

    were

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Correct answer: A

When "neither...nor" joins two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject that is closer to it. Here, "table" is singular and closer to the verb, so "is" is correct.

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