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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Use of "is" or "are" with neither

Neither is the correct box.
  

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'Neither' and 'either' are singular and require singular verbs. However, sometimes, especially in interrogative constructions, 'neither' and 'either' can take a plural verb if followed by 'of'. Are either of you coming to the party?

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  • 'Neither' and 'either' are singular and require singular verbs.
  • However, sometimes, especially in interrogative constructions, 'neither' and 'either' can take a plural verb if followed by 'of'.
  • Are either of you coming to the party?
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'Neither' and 'either' are singular and require singular verbs. However, sometimes, especially in interrogative constructions, 'neither' and 'either' can take a plural verb if followed by 'of'.

Are either of you coming to the party?
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After neither of+noun/pronoun ,we use a singular verb in  a formal style.
-Neither of my sisters is married.
In an informal style,you can use a plural verb.
-Neither of my sisters are married.

And your question:Neither can be used alone without a noun or pronoun ,if the meaning is clear.Here neither is used instead of 'neither of them' and as I sai
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