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If you or Theresa has time, let me know.
If you or Theresa have time, let me know.
Which one is correct?
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The subject is singular - it's either Tom or Theresa. The verb form usually depends on the principle of proximity:
If you or Theresa has time ...
If Theresa or you have time ...
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This is one of those rule exceptions. and in this case you shouldn't use the proximity rule – Octopus Feb 03 '15 at 21:30
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I believe, since you are addressing "you", then the 2nd person case would be correct.
If you have time, let me know. If you or Theresa have time, let me know.
