In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
Either the chief of the village or the leader of the farmers …. to be held responsible for the revolt.
- were
- are
-
is
- have
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
When two singular subjects are separated by either ...or, neither...nor, the verb is singular: Therefore, the sentence should read: Either the chief of the village or the leader of the farmers is to be held responsible for the revolt.