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

A.
The McAdams or Mr. Johnson have a telescope.

B.
Salad and rolls is on the kitchen table.

C.
A plum or blueberries are in the refrigerator.

D.
Sandra or the twins has washed the dishes. @ibacon

Question

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?	
 
 A.
The McAdams or Mr. Johnson have a telescope.
 
 B.
Salad and rolls is on the kitchen table.
 
 C.
A plum or blueberries are in the refrigerator.
 
 D.
Sandra or the twins has washed the dishes. @ibacon

anonymous · Answer

C. because: When subjects are compounded with or or nor, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

(ex.) Blueberries taste good after a spicy meal.
Either blueberries or pineapple tastes good after a spicy meal.
Either pineapple or blueberries taste good after a spicy meal.

anonymous · Answer

thanks