The tour guide _____ that either candles or a lantern _____ used to see into the tomb.
Which verbs agree with the subjects in the sentence?
explain, is
explain, are
explains, is
explains, are
The tour guide EXPLAINS that either candles or a lantern IS used to see into the tomb.
Tour guide is singular. Therefore, verb used must be in singular form. Lantern is singular and it is the nearest subject of the verb. Thus, the verb must also be in singular form.
