David W. answered • 03/10/16
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neither ... is ... [singular]
Neither of your suggestions is practical.
Sorry, "must" is rejected. Do you use the proximity rule?
see -- http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/either_or_plural_or_singular_verb.htm
Treat either and neither as singular. For example:
Either is acceptable.
Neither of the boys is trying.
Neither of the boys is trying.
When a subject is made up of two elements joined by or or nor, the verb is singular if both elements are singular. If one of the elements is plural, the verb becomes plural. For example:
Shortbread or cake is on offer.
Chocolates or cake are on offer.
(Chocolates is plural.)
Chocolates or cake are on offer.
(Chocolates is plural.)
Be mindful though that many writers follow the Proximity Rule. This states that the noun nearest the verb governs it. For example:Shortbread or cake is on offer.
Chocolates or cake is on offer. (under the Proximity Rule)
Chocolates or cake is on offer. (under the Proximity Rule)
Abigail P.
No, you must use "are" not "is" because the word suggestions is plural.
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03/10/16
Kenneth S.
Abigail, you are incorrect; the subject is NONE, and it's singular, so 'None of your suggestions is practical' is PERFECT.
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03/10/16
David W.
Sorry, reject "must." Do you follow the "proximity rule?"
see -- http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/either_or_plural_or_singular_verb.htm
Treat either and neither as singular. For example:
Either is acceptable.
Neither of the boys is trying.
Neither of the boys is trying.
When a subject is made up of two elements joined by or or nor, the verb is singular if both elements are singular. If one of the elements is plural, the verb becomes plural. For example:
Shortbread or cake is on offer.
Chocolates or cake are on offer.
(Chocolates is plural.)
Chocolates or cake are on offer.
(Chocolates is plural.)
Be mindful though that many writers follow the Proximity Rule. This states that the noun nearest the verb governs it. For example:
Shortbread or cake is on offer.
Chocolates or cake is on offer. (under the Proximity Rule)
Chocolates or cake is on offer. (under the Proximity Rule)
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03/10/16
Sushmitha C.
03/10/16