Official Solution:The majority of patrons of the local library, though enthusiastic about a new book mobile service, is unable or either unwilling to volunteer time to staff it.A. is unable or either unwilling
B. is either unable or unwilling
C. are unable or either unwilling
D. are either unable or unwilling
E. are unable or unwilling, either way,
Quantity words, such as "majority", "minority", percentages and fractions, SANAM pronouns are treated similarly: if the noun associated with these quantity words is plural, then the verb should also be plural; If the noun associated with these quantity words is singular, the verb should also be singular.
Majority of the students are absent.
Majority of the cake is eaten.
Half of the students are absent.
Half of the cake is eaten.
Some of the students are absent.
Some of the cake is eaten.
A. The noun phrase “Majority of patrons” is plural and hence the verb “is” is wrong.
B. The noun phrase “Majority of patrons” is plural and hence the verb “is” is wrong.
C. Wrong idiom “or either” is used. Correct usage is “either X, or Y”.
D. CORRECT. Plural verb “are” is used for the plural noun “majority of patrons”. Correct idiom “either X, or Y” is used.
E. Wrong idiom or.., either way..” is used.
Answer: D