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Hamid_awais Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Need bit of help
An investigation is being conducted to see whether the marines or the army _________ responsible for the failure to make the area safe last year. Choose one answer. a. was b. has been c. were d. have been Answer: C?
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I believe the answer is C. From grammar monster:" When using 'or', if both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. " I believe the common verb form that follows "the marines" is the plural ie "the marines always run", in contrast to "the marine corps" which is singular.
- I believe the answer is C.
- From grammar monster:" When using 'or', if both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too.
- " I believe the common verb form that follows "the marines" is the plural ie "the marines always run", in contrast to "the marine corps" which is singular.
- Cheers
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I believe the answer is C.
From grammar monster:" When using 'or', if both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. However, if one of the elements is plural, then use a plural verb."
I believe the common verb form that follows "the marines" is the plural ie "the marines always run", in contrast to "the marine corps" which is singular.
Cheers
From grammar monster:" When using 'or', if both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. However, if one of the elements is plural, then use a plural verb."
I believe the common verb form that follows "the marines" is the plural ie "the marines always run", in contrast to "the marine corps" which is singular.
Cheers
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