Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumNeither takes a singular verb
Standard English Conventions practice question
Neither of the two keys ____ the lock.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. fitsCorrect
- B. fit
- C. fitting
- D. have fit
Answer: A. fits
"Neither" is singular.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. fit
- Plural, drawn to "keys".
- C. fitting
- No finite verb.
- D. have fit
- Plural.
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