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Question: Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

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  1. Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.
  2. Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.
  3. Neither the teacher or the students were ready.
  4. Neither the teacher or the students was ready.

Correct Answer: Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.

Solution:

When using \'neither/nor\', the verb agrees with the nearest subject, which is \'students\' (plural).

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Practice Questions

Q1
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
  1. Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.
  2. Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.
  3. Neither the teacher or the students were ready.
  4. Neither the teacher or the students was ready.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
  • Step 1: Identify the subjects in the sentence. Look for words that indicate who or what is being talked about.
  • Step 2: Look for the words 'neither' and 'nor' in the sentence. These words are used to connect two subjects.
  • Step 3: Determine which subject is closest to the verb. This is important because the verb will agree with this subject.
  • Step 4: Check if the closest subject is singular (one) or plural (more than one).
  • Step 5: Choose the correct form of the verb based on whether the closest subject is singular or plural.
  • Step 6: Review the sentence to ensure it sounds correct and follows the rules of grammar.
  • Subject-Verb Agreement – The verb must agree in number with the subject, especially in constructions using 'neither/nor'.
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