Can I use neither with or?

Those who just want to write inoffensive standard English are advised to go with the conventional rule that either is used with or and neither is used with nor.

Can we use neither without nor in a sentence?

You can definitely use “neither” without “nor” and “either” without “or”. Either “either” or “nor”, neither “neither” nor “nor” can and can’t be used with or without each other, or? Maybe you shouldn’t read this answer as an answer…

Is neither either singular or plural?

Although treating either as plural is acceptable in informal usage, in formal communication, especially in written texts, use a singular verb with either: either is , not either are . Like either, neither is grammatically singular. In formal writing, stick to using singular verbs with neither.

Is neither/nor plural?

When neither and nor link singular terms, the verb is singular: Neither the car nor the truck is available. When neither and nor link a singular term and a plural one, put the plural term second and use a plural verb: Neither the car nor the trucks are available.

Is neither/nor singular or plural?

Is it not nor or or?

When it comes to other negative words, use “or” if the second part of the negative is a noun, adjective, or adverb phrase. If it’s a verb phrase, choose either “nor” or “or.” If you’re unsure which one to use, consider saying, “and no” or “and not” for the second part.

Can we use neither alone?

When used alone, neither means “none of the two.” (9) I have two cars, but neither is big enough. Do not use either/neither when there are more than two things involved.

Is no one singular or plural?

See the section on Plurals for additional help with subject-verb agreement. The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, no one, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs.

When a singular and plural subject are connected by either or or neither nor put the plural subject last and use a plural verb?

When a singular and plural subject are connected by either/or or neither/nor, put the plural subject last and use a plural verb. Example: Neither Jenny nor the others are available. As a general rule, use a plural verb with two or more subjects when they are connected by and.