Or, nor and subject-verb agreement

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Which is correct?

Sometimes Perl or Python ____ used instead of PHP. a. is b. are

Answer: a

Explanation:

When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by “or” or “nor”, use a singular verb. Think of it this way: We’re saying sometimes Perl (is used instead of PHP) or Python is used instead of PHP.

Go see the Purdue Owl for more about subject-verb agreement. 

Thanks to Peggy Rouse (@whatisdotcom) for this one.

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