Is neither/nor plural or singular?

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.

How do you use neither and nor in a sentence?

We can use neither as a conjunction with nor. It connects two or more negative alternatives. This can sound formal in speaking: Neither Brian nor his wife mentioned anything about moving house.

Is Neither of the boys singular or plural?

It should be “Neither of the boys was in the library just now.” The verb “was” needs to agree with “neither”, which means “neither one”, hence it is singular. You can hear this more clearly if you leave out “of the boys” and say “Neither was in the library just now.”

How can I use 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.

Is it correct to say Me neither?

Neither is grammatically correct. Both indicate agreement in response to something said by another speaker. “Me neither” indicates agreement with a negative statement; “me either” indicates agreement with a positive statement. “Me either” is almost exclusively an American expression.

Is it neither or neither me?

If it is the subject of the sentence, then “neither I” is correct, as in “Neither I nor anyone else in this room gave it to them.” If it is the object of the sentence, then “neither me” is correct, as in “It was given to neither me nor anyone else in this room.”