Q
Medium 1 Mark
English Subject-Verb Agreement
Either the chairman or the directors _____ responsible for approving this budget.
Explanation
With 'either...or,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'directors' (plural), so 'are' is correct.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Look only at the second subject — it determines the verb form.
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