Question 120

English Basic English Grammar Easy

Fill in the blankNeither Peter nor I ________ responsible for this blunder.

(A) were
(B) is
(C) am
(D) are
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

With "neither … nor", the verb agrees with the nearer subject, which is "I". So the verb is "am".

"Neither Peter nor I am responsible for this blunder."

Answer: (C) am

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