Is neither/nor followed by is or are?
In informal usage, neither may negate the one or the other, or both of two things. It can then take either a singular or a plural verb (“is” or “are”). Note that in formal texts, neither is still considered grammatically singular (“neither is,” not “neither are”).
Do you use a singular or plural verb with neither?
singular verb
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.”
Do you use commas with neither nor?
Since “neither” (or the pair “neither/nor”) connects two ideas, subjects, or objects together, you should not use a comma to separate them. Since “neither” (or the pair “neither/nor”) connects two ideas, subjects, or objects together, you should not use a comma to separate them.
How do you use neither/nor with three items?
Neither Nor & Either Or
- You can choose either pancakes or waffles for your breakfast.
- My dad’s car is neither brown nor green.
- I’m neither sad or mad.
- However, this sentence is not grammatically correct.
- She’ll have to decide on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
- There’s neither coffee, tea, nor kombucha.
Which is correct neither of us is or neither of us are?
‘Neither of us’ is understood as ‘neither one of us’ and is treated as singular. From the Commnet “Guide to Grammar and Writing”: The pronouns neither and either are singular and require singular verbs even though they seem to be referring, in a sense, to two things. Neither of the two traffic lights is working.
How do you use nor as a coordinating conjunction?
“Nor” is less common than other coordinating conjunctions, but still joins two (negative) ideas together.
- My sister doesn’t like to study, nor does she take notes in class.
- Our family hasn’t been to New York, nor have we been to Florida.
- Braxton didn’t do his chores, nor did he finish his homework.
Is there a comma before or after either?
Generally, you should not use a comma before or after “either” when acting as a conjunction, determiner, or pronoun. However, when acting as an adverb (to agree with a negative statement), the use of comma before “either” is optional.
Can I use neither/nor with more than two things?
Don’t use either to present more than two alternatives, but neither-nor can be used with more than two. I can bake cupcakes, muffins, or pies.
How do you use either Neither OR and NOR correctly?
Use a Plural Verb if One (or Both) Elements Are Plural
- The word either should never be paired with.
- The word neither should never be paired with.
- You can only use nor in a sentence if there’s a neither (Some people say that “not … nor” is also a valid construction, but it’s safer to stick with “neither”).
When the subjects joined by either or neither or nor?
When a singular and plural subject are connected by either/or or neither/nor, put the plural subject last and use a plural verb. Example: Neither Jenny nor the others are available. As a general rule, use a plural verb with two or more subjects when they are connected by and.
How do you punctuate a sentence with either?
Because either/or is a correlative conjunction pair, it follows the same punctuation rule as other correlative conjunctions. A comma should not be used between the items joined by either and or. Incorrect: Either put on a sweater, or find your jacket. Correct: Either put on a sweater or find your jacket.