Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?

A.
Pizza and tacos was not Dad's choices of a healthy supper.

B.
Sandra, Frank, or the twins has set the table.

C.
A pen, pencil, or markers are needed for the assignment.

D.
The McAdams, the Franks, or Mr. Johnson have a telescope.

Question

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject? 	
	
 
A.
	Pizza and tacos was not Dad's choices of a healthy supper.
	
 
B.
	Sandra, Frank, or the twins has set the table.
	
 
C.
	A pen, pencil, or markers are needed for the assignment.
	
 
D.
	The McAdams, the Franks, or Mr. Johnson have a telescope.

anonymous · Answer

i think it's A, as "healthy" is the only verb i see here.

anonymous · Answer

oh oops, i confused that with adjective. let me think then.

anonymous · Answer

B then i think, as "set" is a verb.

texaschic101 · Answer

answer is C.
when a compound subject contains a singular and a plural noun, the verb agrees with the subject it is closest to.