Question:
Choose the best option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The accountant and cashier of our bank ............. resigned.
Choose the best option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The accountant and cashier of our bank ............. resigned.
The accountant and cashier of our bank ............. resigned.
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When using compound subjects (two people or things), always use the plural form of the verb.
Updated On: Mar 26, 2025
- have
- has
- had
- will have
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
In this sentence, "The accountant and cashier" refers to two people, so the plural form "have" is correct. "Has" would be incorrect because it is singular. "Had" and "will have" are not appropriate in this context.
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