Which sentence uses the correct verb form?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Neither of the boys was ready.
- Step 1: 'Neither' is singular, meaning 'not one' of the two.
- Step 2: A singular subject takes a singular verb: 'was'.
Answer
Neither of the boys was ready.
Why not the others: 'Were' and 'are' are plural verbs and 'have ready' is not grammatical.
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