Question 26
MediumOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
Neither Anil nor his brothers has finished their homework.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
With "neither ... nor", the verb agrees with the nearer subject, "his brothers", which is plural: "have finished".
- Concept
- "Neither ... nor": the nearer subject decides
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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