Question

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. Neither the professor nor the students was able to attend the lecture.
• B. Neither the professor nor the students were able to attend the lecture.
• C. Neither the professor or the students was able to attend the lecture.
• D. Neither the professor nor the students is able to attend the lecture.

Hint:

In "Neither...nor" constructions, match the verb to the subject closer to it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

When using "Neither...nor...", the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Here, "students" is plural, so the correct verb form is "were". "Neither...nor..." is also correct — "or" is grammatically wrong in this structure.