Question

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: Either two nickels or one dime \underline{\hspace{2cm}} in the parking meter.

• A. Work
• B. Works
• C. are working
• D. were working

Hint:

With \textbf{either–or} and \textbf{neither–nor}, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Read the sentence carefully and identify the subject structure. “Either two nickels or one dime \underline{\hspace{2cm}} in the parking meter.”
Step 2: When subjects are joined by either … or, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
Step 3: The subject closest to the verb is one dime, which is singular.
Step 4: Therefore, a singular verb must be used.
Step 5: The correct sentence is: “Either two nickels or one dime works in the parking meter.”