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MobySlick Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'or' and pluralization

Which is most correct?

1. An apple or orange is a fruit.
2. An apple or orange are fruits.
3. An apple or an orange is a fruit.
4. An apple or an orange are fruits.
  

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Of the choices you give, 3. An apple or an orange is a fruit. Also common, but not a choice here: Apples and oranges are fruits.

  • Of the choices you give, 3.
  • An apple or an orange is a fruit.
  • Also common, but not a choice here: Apples and oranges are fruits.
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Of the choices you give,

3. An apple or an orange is a fruit.

Also common, but not a choice here: Apples and oranges are fruits.

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