Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "Either the executive or the assistant _____ been here."

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A Has
B Have
C Are
D Was

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Answer: A. Has

In "either-or" rules, when a singular subject and a plural subject are connected, the verb agrees with the closer subject ("assistant" is singular), so "has" is correct.

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Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "Either the executive or the assistant _____ been here."

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