Subject-Verb Agreement: Neither Nor and Either Or Usage
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  • Neither the boys nor the girl are going to the party. (correct)
  • Neither the boy nor the girls are going to the party.
  • Neither the boy nor the girls is going to the party.
  • Neither the boys nor the girl is going to the party.

    • Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  • Either the boy or the girl is going to the party. (correct)
  • Either the boys or the girls are going to the party.
  • Either the boys or the girl is going to the party.
  • Either the boy or the girls are going to the party.

    • What verb form should be used with the subject 'everyone'?

  • is (correct)
  • be
  • am
  • are

    • Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>Five dollars is enough to buy a ticket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb form should be used with the subject 'a number of people'?

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>The family is going on a vacation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>The members of the team are working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb form should be used with the subject 'both'?

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>Neither the girl nor the boy is going to the party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    <p>Either the girl or the boy is going to the party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Subject-Verb Agreement

    Neither Nor Usage

    • Use a singular verb when neither and nor are used together to connect two singular nouns or phrases.
    • Example: Neither the boy nor the girl is going to the party.
    • If one of the nouns or phrases is plural, use a plural verb.
    • Example: Neither the boys nor the girl are going to the party.

    Either Or Usage

    • Use a singular verb when either and or are used together to connect two singular nouns or phrases.
    • Example: Either the boy or the girl is going to the party.
    • If one of the nouns or phrases is plural, use a plural verb.
    • Example: Either the boys or the girls are going to the party.

    Indefinite Pronouns Agreement

    • Use a singular verb with the following indefinite pronouns:
      • anyone
      • everyone
      • someone
      • no one
      • each
      • either
      • neither
    • Example: Everyone is invited to the party.
    • Use a plural verb with the following indefinite pronouns:
      • both
      • few
      • many
      • several
      • all
      • some
    • Example: Both are coming to the party.

    Quantitative Nouns Agreement

    • Use a singular verb with quantities that are considered as a single unit:
      • a sum of money
      • a period of time
      • a distance
      • a weight
    • Example: Five dollars is enough to buy a ticket.
    • Use a plural verb with quantities that are considered as separate units:
      • a number of items
      • a variety of things
    • Example: A number of people are attending the meeting.

    Collective Nouns Agreement

    • Use a singular verb with collective nouns that refer to a single unit:
      • family
      • team
      • group
      • company
    • Example: The family is going on a vacation.
    • Use a plural verb with collective nouns that refer to individual members:
      • the members of the team
      • the employees of the company
    • Example: The members of the team are working together.

    Subject-Verb Agreement

    Neither Nor Usage

    • Neither...nor connects two singular nouns or phrases, use a singular verb.
    • One plural noun or phrase makes the verb plural.
    • Examples: Neither the boy nor the girl is going to the party. / Neither the boys nor the girl are going to the party.

    Either Or Usage

    • Either...or connects two singular nouns or phrases, use a singular verb.
    • One plural noun or phrase makes the verb plural.
    • Examples: Either the boy or the girl is going to the party. / Either the boys or the girls are going to the party.

    Indefinite Pronouns Agreement

    • Singular verbs with: anyone, everyone, someone, no one, each, either, neither.
    • Examples: Everyone is invited to the party.
    • Plural verbs with: both, few, many, several, all, some.
    • Examples: Both are coming to the party.

    Quantitative Nouns Agreement

    • Singular verbs with: a sum of money, a period of time, a distance, a weight.
    • Examples: Five dollars is enough to buy a ticket.
    • Plural verbs with: a number of items, a variety of things.
    • Examples: A number of people are attending the meeting.

    Collective Nouns Agreement

    • Singular verbs with: family, team, group, company (single unit).
    • Examples: The family is going on a vacation.
    • Plural verbs with: members of the team, employees of the company.
    • Examples: The members of the team are working together.

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    Learn about the rules for using singular or plural verbs with neither nor and either or in sentences, including examples to illustrate the correct usage.

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