Which is correct neither is or neither are?
Which is correct neither is or neither are?
Neither is usually used with a singular verb, as in “Neither one is here.” But sometimes, especially when a prepositional phrase with a plural in it comes between neither and the verb, a plural verb is used, as in “Neither of those are going to work.”
Is neither of us singular or plural?
‘Neither of us’ is understood as ‘neither one of us’ and is treated as singular.
Is or are with neither nor?
Neither he nor they are going. The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage is (as usual) a bit more nuanced: When neither is the subject, the verb is singular: Neither of the cars is available. When neither and nor link singular terms, the verb is singular: Neither the car nor the truck is available.
What is the difference between neither and none?
None implies that, out of a multitude of options, not a single one is selected. Neither implies that, out of two options, not one is selected. None of them means that, out of a group of people, exactly zero were selected. Neither of them means that, out of two people, exactly zero were selected.
What kind of pronoun is neither?
Indefinite Pronouns
| anybody | everybody | everyone |
|---|---|---|
| anything | everything | each |
| either | neither | no one |
| nobody | someone |
What is neither in parts of speech?
Neither can be an adjective, pronoun, or conjunction. When used as an adjective, neither is a negative and describes more than one thing, as seen in…
What is the antonym of neither?
What is the opposite of neither?
| each | every |
|---|---|
| all | any |
| both | bar none |
| barring no one | each and every |
| every single | without exception |
What is the meaning of Me neither?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English me neither (also nor me) spoken used to say that you agree with a negative statement that someone has just made ‘I can’t believe he’s fifty.
Is doing good proper English?
Both are correct BUT ‘good’ is an adjective and ‘well’ is an adverb. ‘I am doing good’ is how a lot of Americans speak, and a lot of British pedants (like me) get very angry and insist that it should be ‘I am doing well’. It’s the old prescriptive over descriptive grammar argument.
Can you say I’m good?
Therefore, “I’m good,” is a proper response. “I’m well” is also allowed but not for the reasons many think. That response only works if “well” takes on its adjectival form, meaning “in good health” or “good or satisfactory.” Now, if someone asks “How are you doing?” “I’m doing well” is the correct response.
Is so fun correct English?
Almost any elementary school teacher will tell you, it’s grammatically incorrect to say “as fun” or “so fun.” In these instances, “as” and “so” are adverbs, and “fun” is a noun, and adverbs never modify nouns. The noun “fun” should be modified with the preposition “much,” as in “as much fun” or “so much fun.”