Question

My aunt or my uncle …… by train today.

• A. are arriving
• B. is arriving
• C. were arriving
• D. was arriving

Answer 1

Answer:

B. is arriving

• Aunt, Uncle - singular 
• Even though there are two options listed, they are joined by "or," making the subject singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular.
• Two singular subjects connected by or, either/or, or neither/nor require a singular verb.
• 'is' - singular and present tense (today)
• 'was' - singular but used with past tense.
• were and are - used with plurals 
• Examples for 'is'- 
• Neither Jenny nor Aman is available.
• Either Kiara or Anna is helping today with stage decorations.