Rule # 2

When we use or, either...or, neither...nor, or not…but joined with multiple subjects, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

Singular verb:

  • (a) Neither the employees nor the owner wants a strike.

Plural verb:

  • (b) Neither the owner nor the employees want a strike.

Exercise

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