Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘either…or’.
AEither Ali or his friends be coming.
BEither Ali and his friends are coming.
CEither Ali or his friends is coming.
DEither Ali or his friends are coming.
Explanation
– With ‘either…or’, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.
– Here, ‘friends’ (plural) is closest to the verb, requiring ‘are’.
– Correct: Either Ali or his friends are coming.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Grammar
- Subtopic: Subject-Verb Agreement
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