Examples

Example 1

Either the Allans or Willy is in charge of snacks for the party.

In this example, is agrees with Willy because it's the closest.

Example 2

His parents or Connor has the keys to the van.

Here, has agrees with Connor because it's the word that's nearest the verb.

Example 3

Neither Latisha nor her friends have the directions to the pier.

In this sentence, have agrees with friends because it's closest.