alleryStart learning →When two subjects are joined by nor, the verb agrees with which subject?
Athe longer subject
Bthe first subject
Calways the plural
Dthe nearer subject
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. the nearer subject
The rule of proximity makes the verb agree with the subject closest to it.
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