Which of the following statements are true about the grammatical usage of the term "EITHER"? I. "Either" is followed by a singular verb. II. "Either" is followed by a plural verb. III. "Either of"…
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Which of the following statements are true about the grammatical usage of the term "EITHER"?
I. "Either" is followed by a singular verb.
II. "Either" is followed by a plural verb.
III. "Either of" is followed by a plural noun or pronoun.
IV. When "either ... or" is used with two singular nouns, the verb is singular.
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
I. "Either" is followed by a singular verb.
II. "Either" is followed by a plural verb.
III. "Either of" is followed by a plural noun or pronoun.
IV. When "either ... or" is used with two singular nouns, the verb is singular.
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
- I, III and IV only
- II, III and IV only
- III and IV only
- I, II, III and IV
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - I, III and IV only
‘Either’ takes a singular verb (I true, II false); ‘either of’ is followed by a plural noun or pronoun, e.g. either of the boys, either of them (III true); with ‘either ... or’ joining two singular nouns the verb is singular, e.g. Either Ram or Shyam is coming (IV true). So I, III and IV.
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