Choose the option that contains NO grammatical errors.
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AThe sergeant and the detective was both present at the briefing.
BNeither the constable nor the senior officer were available.
CHim and the detective investigated the scene together.
DThe constable and the detective were both present at the briefing.
✓ Correct answer: D. The constable and the detective were both present at the briefing.Option D is correct: compound subjects joined by 'and' take a plural verb ('were'). Option A incorrectly uses 'was' with a compound subject. Option B: with 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject ('senior officer' is singular, so should be 'was'). Option C should be 'He and the detective.'
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