Neither the principal nor the teachers ______ present.
- At
- Was
- Were
- None of these
Explanation
- The correct sentence is "Neither the principal nor the teachers were present."
- With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.
- The nearest subject is teachers, which is plural.
- Therefore, the correct verb is were.
- This follows the rule of proximity.
Last verified on 18-07-2026
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