The coach or the assistant coaches _______ to review the game footage.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

is going

B

are going

C

was going

D

has been going

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. With "or," the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

Choice A is incorrect because "is going" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "was going" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "has been going" is singular.

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