What Does Neither\u2026Nor Do?<\/h2>\n
Neither\u2026nor<\/strong> connects two negative elements<\/strong> in a sentence. These elements can be nouns, pronouns, verbs<\/strong>, or adjectives<\/strong>. The meaning of neither\u2026nor<\/strong> is neither\u2026nor (not one and not the other)<\/strong>. It’s mostly used in more formal English.<\/p>\n Since neither\u2026nor<\/strong> already has a negative meaning<\/strong>, we do not<\/strong> add another negation like not<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Because neither\u2026nor<\/strong> connects two subjects<\/strong>, many learners wonder whether to use a singular or plural verb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This is because the verb must match both subjects separately:<\/p>\n This rule is especially important<\/strong> when using pronouns<\/strong>. Make sure the verb agrees with the subject.<\/p>\n The verb agrees<\/strong> with the subject closest to it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To follow correct grammar, we can rearrange the sentence so that the plural subject comes closer to the verb.<\/p>\n Use neither me when it is the object<\/strong> of the sentence.<\/p>\n
\nNot Tom and not Kevin likes coffee.<\/div>\n
\nNot her and not me have been to Canada.<\/div>\n
\nThe hotel had no air conditioning and no Wi-Fi.<\/div>\n
\nLiam did not call and did not send a message.<\/div>\n
\nI do not like tea or coffee.<\/div>\n
\nSingular or Plural Verb After Neither\u2026Nor?<\/h2>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 If both elements are singular \u2192 Use a singular verb<\/h4>\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 In informal speech, some people use a plural verb with singular subjects<\/h4>\n
\n(informal, but sometimes used in spoken English)<\/div>\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 If both elements are plural \u2192 Use a plural verb<\/h4>\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 If one subject is singular and the other is plural \u2192 Follow the rule of proximity<\/h4>\n
\n(Here, \u201cchairs\u201d is plural, so we use \u201cmatch\u201d.)<\/div>\n
\n(Here, \u201csofa\u201d is singular, so we use \u201cmatches\u201d.)<\/div>\n5\ufe0f\u20e3 In informal speech, many speakers use a plural verb when one of the subjects is plural<\/h4>\n
Neither I vs. Neither Me<\/h5>\n
\nI do not enjoy spicy food, and my sister does not enjoy spicy food.<\/div>\n
\nShe did not recognize me, and she did not recognize my brother.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nItaly is not cold, and Spain is not cold in the summer.<\/div>\n
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