which is correct? Neither of my two uncles speaks or speak French?
Neither of my two uncles speak French.
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banana pianoNeither of my two uncles speaks or speak French?
It has to be 'speaks' in formal writing and speech, but native speakers often use 'speak' without batting an eyelash, and hardly anybody that hears it is much bothered by it. 'speaks' is accepted in casual conversation even though most grammar books advise that it is wrong.
CJ