Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.
Neither the teachers (or the principal likes the new budget) cuts.
Option 1: either the principal likes the new budget
Option 2: or the principal like the new budget
Option 3: nor the principal like the new budget
Option 4: nor the principal likes the new budget
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Correct Answer: nor the principal likes the new budget
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The sentence is trying to convey that both the teachers and the principal do not approve of the new budget cuts. However, there is an error in the sentence structure.
The use of "or" is incorrect because it implies a choice between the teachers and the principal rather than indicating a combined agreement.
We always use neither-nor conjunctions together, as they are known as correlative conjunctions.
So, the correct sentence is: Neither the teachers nor the principal likes the new budget cuts.
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