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Guest Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
The use of "is" or "are" with an "or"
Which is correct?
The supervisor or engineers is reponsible for the project.
The supervisor or engineers are responsible for the project.
The supervisor or engineers is reponsible for the project.
The supervisor or engineers are responsible for the project.
Top answer
The first sentence is the correct one, because 'or' implies that only one of them would be responsible.
- The first sentence is the correct one, because 'or' implies that only one of them would be responsible.
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The first sentence is the correct one, because 'or' implies that only one of them would be responsible.
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If it was "supervisor or ENGINEER (singular)", then I would agree with you.
But in this case, the singular form won't do, because you can't say: "Engineers (plural) IS responsible".
In cases like this, where neither form works well, the best solution is often to rewrite the sentence to avoid the problem. E.g: "Responsibility lies with the supervisor or engineers". Now there
But in this case, the singular form won't do, because you can't say: "Engineers (plural) IS responsible".
In cases like this, where neither form works well, the best solution is often to rewrite the sentence to avoid the problem. E.g: "Responsibility lies with the supervisor or engineers". Now there
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Guest Which is correct?The supervisor or engineers is reponsible for the project.The supervisor or engineers are responsible for the project.The supervisor or engineers is reponsible for the project.
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