Which sentence is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Neither of the boys was late.
- Step 1: "Neither of" takes a singular verb in careful English.
- Step 2: The noun after "of" is plural, "boys".
Answer
Neither of the boys was late.
Why not the others: The other versions use the wrong verb form or lack the plural noun.
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