Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Neither the teacher nor the boys (is) in a mood to play.
(1) was
(2) are
(3) will
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
In the case of neither... nor, the verb must agree to the subject closest to it. Here, the term " boys" is plural and should be followed by a plural verb. This helps in maintaining the correct subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Neither the teacher nor the boys are in a mood to play."
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