English tip:
When there’s "either" and "or" in a sentence, do we use the singular or plural form?
Which is correct:
Either James or the boys is cleaning the house. OR
Either James or the boys are cleaning the house.
The rule here is: the subject that’s closer to the verb calls the shot!
Example:
Either James or the girls ARE cleaning the house.
Either the school children or the teacher IS going to answer the principal.