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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In which sentence does the verb agree with the subject? A. Both peaches and plums was on sale at the grocery store. B. Either strawberries or an apple are a healthful choice for a snack. C. Either the cantaloupe or the watermelon is ripe enough to eat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its B too. but not sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when subjects are joined by either/or, or neither/nor the verb agrees with the closer subject.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You woudn't say an apple are a healthful choice for a snack you would say an apple is a healthful choice for a snack. Which would make D correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@CrazyCountryGirl was it b?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@vicyoria15 i'm not sure, it was 8 months ago. Sorry! Hope you figure it out. :)

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