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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Or (2)

Please choose the correct sentences:

1.Al Gore or George Bush was the President of USA.
2.Al Gore or George Bush were the President of USA.
3.Al Gore or George Bush was the President of the USA.
4.Al Gore or George Bush were the President of the USA.

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Top answer

Why did you not ask: Do we need the definite article before USA? Yes we do. The "or" question is becoming an old chestnut here.

  • Why did you not ask: Do we need the definite article before USA?
  • Yes we do.
  • The "or" question is becoming an old chestnut here.
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Why did you not ask:

Do we need the definite article before USA?

Yes we do.

The "or" question is becoming an old chestnut here.
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Hi,

Say 'was', not 'were'.

Best wishes, Clive

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