alleryMatch proximity rule: 1. Or: p. Nearer 2. Nor: q. Close one 3. Rule: r. Proximity
A1-p, 2-q, 3-r
B1-p, 2-r, 3-q
C1-q, 2-p, 3-r
D1-r, 2-p, 3-q
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1-p, 2-q, 3-r
In alternative conjunctions like or or nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject under the rule of proximity.
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