kohyoongliat
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When a singular noun and a plural noun is joined by or, the verb agrees with the nearest noun.
Example: Bullets or a bomb is not allowed on the plane.
The above is given by my son's English language teacher.
Why 'is' used when there is 'and' preceding 'is'? And why is 'nearest' used when there are only two nouns, 'bullets' and 'bomb', in the example sentence?
Thanks.
Example: Bullets or a bomb is not allowed on the plane.
The above is given by my son's English language teacher.
Why 'is' used when there is 'and' preceding 'is'? And why is 'nearest' used when there are only two nouns, 'bullets' and 'bomb', in the example sentence?
Thanks.
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