Set 16: Boundaries

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Neither the professor nor the assistants _______ aware of the changes.

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

A. is

B. being

C. were✓ Correct

D. was

Detailed Answer Explanation

The correct answer is 'were' because of the rule: neither/nor agreement with closer subject.

Why others are wrong: A ('is' violates the grammatical rule: neither/nor agreement with closer subject.), B ('being' violates the grammatical rule: neither/nor agreement with closer subject.), D ('was' violates the grammatical rule: neither/nor agreement with closer subject.).

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