Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.

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anonymous · Answer

Neither a lion nor any tigers (has, have) ever lived at this zoo.
a. has
b. have

Peanut butter and jelly (makes, make) a popular sandwich filling.
a. makes
b. make


explain please

anonymous · Answer

I can see the answers, but I don't know how to explain them.

anonymous · Answer

i think the first one is have and the second one is makes

anonymous · Answer

the problem is, i need to know how can i explain it. I have more questions like that.

anonymous · Answer

for the first one, it's because the compound noun is plural.
the second one is just an awkward sentence...

anonymous · Answer

but again, the compound noun is plural

anonymous · Answer

so the first one is?

anonymous · Answer

has?

anonymous · Answer

have, because it's plural

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you :D

anonymous · Answer

and for the second one?