choose the correct option
Correct answer: D. Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men were stupid.
- A. Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men is stupid.
- B. Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men has stupidity.
- C. Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men was stupid.
- D. Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men were stupid.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: 'Either the obtuse quack or the camel-men were stupid.' In this sentence, the subject is a compound subject connected by 'or', and the verb must agree with the nearest noun, which is 'camel-men' (plural). Therefore, the verb 'were' is appropriate as it matches the plural noun. Option A is incorrect because 'is stupid' does not agree with 'camel-men'. Option B is incorrect as 'has stupidity' is not a suitable expression and also does not agree with 'camel-men'. Option C is incorrect since 'was stupid' only agrees with 'quack' (singular) and not 'camel-men' (plural). Thus, Option D is the only choice that maintains proper subject-verb agreement.
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