TS Police Constable Prelims 2022 · Question 20

Question 20 of the TSLPRB Police Constable Preliminary Written Test 2022 (28 August 2022). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. PC Prelims 2022 · Q20 · English · Grammar

   Either Maya or her friend Manju ______ responsible for the picnic plan.

   1. are
   2. was
   3. is
   4. were
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   Answer: (3) is

   With "either ... or", the verb agrees with the nearer subject. "Her friend Manju" is singular, and the sentence states a present fact, so "is responsible" is correct. "Are" and "were" are plural.

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