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My aunt or my uncle …… by train today.

Aare arriving

Bis arriving

Cwere arriving

Dwas arriving

Answer:

B. is arriving

Read Explanation:

  • 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.

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