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Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  • ANeither the Principal nor the teachers was present at the meeting.
  • BThe number of applicants have increased significantly this year.
  • CNeither the Principal nor the teachers were present at the meeting.
  • DEach of the students have submitted their forms.
Correct answer: C

Explanation

With 'neither ... nor' the verb agrees with the nearer subject (teachers → were). 'The number ... has' and 'Each ... has' are the correct forms in the other options.

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