Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Neither of the boys was ready.
- Step 1: Neither is singular, so it takes a singular verb even if followed by 'of the boys'.
- Step 2: 'Neither of the boys was ready' is correct.
Answer
Neither of the boys was ready.
Why not the others: Neither of the boys were ready.: Neither is singular and needs 'was'. Neither of the boy was ready.: Boys should be plural after 'of the'. Neither of the boys are ready.: Neither is singular and needs 'is'.
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