Neither the chairs nor the table ____ in the room.
2024
Neither the chairs nor the table ____ in the room.
- A.
is
- B.
are
- C.
be
- 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.