Question

Fill in the blank with the word that best completes this sentence: Either Jack or Jill _____ to go up the hill to fetch the pail of water.

A)
plans

B)
plan

C)
were planning

D)
want

Answer 1

Answer:

A)   plans

Explanation:

If the subject closest to the verb is singular, use a singular verb. If the closest subject is plural, use a plural verb. If both subjects are singular or both plural, the choice for the verb is easy. It's when one subject is singular and the other plural that you have to pay attention.