Which is correct neither have or neither has?

The strictly correct usage is “Neither…has…” (singular), but the “psychological” grammar is plural: “Both remain missing” is another way of expressing the idea, and as often (infuriatingly for non-native speakers) the formal grammar has been submerged in idiom.

What is used for neither has or have?

So, if the subject is singular, use ‘has’ and if plural use ‘have’. And if it is a mix of both singular and plural, then what subject comes after the second component, i.e. nor) will govern the use as exemplified below: * Neither he nor his friend has a car. * Neither he nor his friends have a car.

Is neither of singular or plural?

In formal styles, we use neither of with a singular verb when it is the subject. However, in informal speaking, people often use plural verbs: Neither of my best friends was around. Neither of them were interested in going to university.

Was or were after neither nor?

Neither his son nor his daughter were at the funeral. The writer queried the presence of a plural verb in this example, believing this to be incorrect because neither, being singular, should be followed by a singular verb.

What verb do you use with neither?

Is it ‘neither is’ or ‘neither are’? Neither is usually used with a singular verb, as in “Neither one is here.” But sometimes, especially when a prepositional phrase with a plural in it comes between neither and the verb, a plural verb is used, as in “Neither of those are going to work.”

Which is correct neither of you are or neither of you is?

2. Neither of you are correct. Do native speakers use a plural verb after “Neither” when the reference is plural in everyday speech? Either or neither as a subject takes a singular verb.

Which is correct neither of us is capable of winning or neither of us are capable of winning?

Which one is correct, “neither of us is capable of winning” or “neither of us is capable of winning”? Both, since they are exactly the same.

What is an example of neither?

Neither is defined as not one nor the other of two things actually happened or was true. An example of neither is when you are not hot and you are not cold. Neither means not one or the other of two things. An example of neither is when Jim did not go to the party and Sally did not go to the party.

Is neither only used for two?

A: Yes, you’re too restrictive. “Either” and “neither” usually refer to only two things, but not always. When “either” showed up in Old English as ǽghwæðer (also contracted as ǽgðer), it meant “each of two.” And when “neither” showed up in Old English as nauðer (næþer in early Middle English), it meant “none of two.”

Is neither were correct?

Neither his son nor his daughter were at the funeral. The writer queried the presence of a plural verb in this example, believing this to be incorrect because neither, being singular, should be followed by a singular verb. the verb which follows can be singular or plural.