Question 20
MediumOriginal questionChoose the best replacement for the words in brackets. If they are correct as they are, choose "No improvement".
Neither of the two answers [are correct].
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Neither of" means not one and not the other. In careful English it takes a singular verb: "Neither of the two answers is correct."
- Concept
- "Neither of" takes a singular verb
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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