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Either Ali or his friends is responsible for this mess.

A. Either Ali or his friends are
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B. Either Ali or his friends was
C. Either Ali or his friends has been
D. Either Ali or his friends is

📝 Explanation

When using 'either/or', the verb agrees with the closer subject ('friends'), which is plural.

📖 Additional Information

  • Either Ali or his friends are
  • Either Ali or his friends was
  • Either Ali or his friends has been
  • Either Ali or his friends is

When using 'either/or', the verb agrees with the closer subject ('friends'), which is plural.

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