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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Has versus have with nor

The doctor nor the nurse "have" or "has" been in to see the patient.
  

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I would say "neither the doctor nor the nurse have been to see the patient".

  • I would say "neither the doctor nor the nurse have been to see the patient".
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I would say "neither the doctor nor the nurse have been to see the patient".
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Hi,

Keep in mind for future reference.

Either A or B

Neither A nor B - as a rule , is always singular.
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AnonymousThe doctor nor the nurse "have" or "has" been in to see the patient.

I think the more common expression is "Neither the doctor nor the nurse has ...
Neither the doctor nor the nurses have ...
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thanx for answering

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