Which is correct neither or nor?

A “nor” usually follows a “neither” when they’re used in the same sentence (1). For example, you might say: I like neither hot dogs nor ketchup. You can also use “nor” if you’re talking about more than two items, but you have to repeat “nor” after each element (2).

How do you use a verb with neither nor?

When neither and nor link singular terms, the verb is singular: Neither the car nor the truck is available. When neither and nor link a singular term and a plural one, put the plural term second and use a plural verb: Neither the car nor the trucks are available.

Where do you put neither in a sentence?

Neither sentence example

• Neither of them had a clue what was on her mind.
• Neither of the children seemed concerned about the flight, though.
• The cart before the horse is neither beautiful nor useful.
• Neither do I – and we should.
• By the way, neither Alex nor I drink.
• Neither of them was looking for a mate.

Do you only use nor with neither?

Summary. To summarize, nor often pairs up with neither, but not always. When it comes to other negative words, use or if the second part of the negative is a noun, adjective, or adverb phrase. If it’s a verb phrase, choose either nor or or.

Can you say neither are?

In informal usage, neither may negate the one or the other, or both of two things. It can then take either a singular or a plural verb (“is” or “are”). Note that in formal texts, neither is still considered grammatically singular (“neither is,” not “neither are”).

Does neither/nor mean both?

British English: neither … nor /ˈnaɪðə nɔː; ˈniːðə-/ CONJUNCTION. You use neither … nor when you are talking about two or more things that are not true or that do not happen.

What does it mean when someone says that’s neither here nor there?

If you say that something is neither here nor there, you mean that it does not matter because it is not a relevant point.

Do you say either neither?

Remember, neither is often used when both options are not acceptable. Either tends to be used in a positive way, when one option will be chosen. If you get confused with these two words, do not worry!