BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the conjunctions, “either … or” or “neither … nor”, connect two singular nouns or pronouns, the following verb must be in the ‘singular’ form, agreeing with the singular nouns. e.g. “Neither she nor I was present on the occasion” ( Both the pronouns are singular).
Detailed explanation-3: -Neither/nor are used together to state 2 or more things are untrue or won’t happen. For example: Neither the blue one nor the red one is available in size 4. I will neither call you nor send you a message before midday.
Detailed explanation-4: -Neither is correct. In the past tense, it is “Neither he nor I were there.” In the present tense, it is “Neither he nor I are there.”