Question

either bookstores or the library ________Shakespeare.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hi the answer is has

Explanation:

This is because the closest subject next to the word is singular.

But if it were Either the library or bookstores _______ Shakespeare, the answer would have been have as the subject before the verb is plural.

Answer 2

Either bookstores or the library have Shakespeare.​

• The term have is generally used in the case of plural items.
• For example: I have a lot of work to do or Rose and Tom both have brown hair.
• Since in the given sentence, both bookstores and library are mentioned thus, have will be used.
• Thus, the correct sentence is - Either bookstores or the library have Shakespeare.​