which rule best explains why the verb in the following sentence is correct? Neither the council members nor the mayor supports the new parking restrictions.
A) this sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by "or" so the verb agrees with the first plural subject.
B) Both parts of the compound subject are singular, so the singular subject is used.
C) Both parts of the compound subject are thought of as a single item, so a singular verb is used.
D) This sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by nor, so the verb agrees with the singular subject that is closer

Question

which rule best explains why the verb in the following sentence is correct? Neither the council members nor the mayor supports the new parking  restrictions.
A) this sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by "or" so the verb agrees with the first plural subject.
B) Both parts of the compound subject are singular, so the singular subject is used. 
C) Both parts of the compound subject are thought of as a single item, so a singular verb is used.
D) This sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by nor, so the verb agrees with the singular subject that is closer

anonymous · Answer

ill say c

triciaal · Answer

Neither this  nor that.    Choose one 
Compound sentence with each one  considered a singular subject
This supports  or that supports