Neither the proposal nor the amendments _______ approved by the board.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
was
B
were
C
is
D
has been
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "Amendments" (nearer) is plural.
Choice A is incorrect because "was" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "is" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "has been" is singular.