Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

Which one?

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Adolfo Compton

15 June, 01:04

Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

Which one?

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Raul · Answer 1

is

Explanation:

When the subjects joined by or or nor are of different persons, the verb agrees with the nearer; as;

Either she or they are to blame.

Neither they nor she is to blame.

or

Two or more singular subjects connected by or or nor require a singular verb; as;

Neither food nor water was to be found there.

Either the cat or the dog has been there.

Izabella Parrish · Answer 2

IS

Explanation:

Either is used to show that one of the people will come to the meeting according to the question

Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.Which one?

Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

Which one?