Question

Neither of them .................... going to attend the party.
(Choose the correct option)

• A. is
• B. are
• C. were
• D. have

Hint:

"Neither" is singular, so use a singular verb with it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the subject-verb agreement.
"Neither of them" is a singular subject, and we must use the singular verb "is" to match. Although "them" is plural, the word "neither" makes the subject singular.
Step 2: Analyze each option.
- (A) is: Correct. "Is" is the correct singular form of the verb to match the singular subject "neither of them."
- (B) are: Incorrect. "Are" is plural, and we need a singular verb with "neither."
- (C) were: Incorrect. "Were" is past tense, and the present tense "is" is required in this sentence.
- (D) have: Incorrect. "Have" is not the correct verb form here.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct verb is "is." The sentence should be "Neither of them is going to attend the party."