Neither the candidate nor the dishonest invigilator __________ leniency A) deserves B) deserve C) are deserving D) is deserving

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Neither the candidate nor the dishonest invigilator __________ leniency  A) deserves  B) deserve  C) are deserving  D) is deserving

Jonathan K. · Accepted Answer

A) deserves.  The singular form of the verb matches the 'nothing' sense of "Neither....nor."

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