Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1988 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Basic English Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

Either the faulty circuit breaker or the damaged transformer coils ______ responsible for the widespread power outage.

Options:

  • (A) are
  • (B) is
  • (C) was
  • (D) has been

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

With 'either... or', the verb agrees with the closer noun. 'Damaged transformer coils' is plural, requiring 'are'.
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