Question

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

• A. Neither of the two explanations are entirely convincing.
• B. Neither of the two explanations is entirely convincing.
• C. Neither of the two explanation is entirely convincing.-
• D. Neither of two explanations are entirely convincing.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Neither of the two explanations is entirely convincing.

Rule: Neither means “not one and not the other.” In formal grammar, neither of + plural noun generally takes a singular verb in standard exam usage.

• Neither of the two explanations is — correct subject–verb agreement.

• Explanations is plural because two explanations are being discussed.

• Is is singular and agrees with neither.