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NEITHERNOR

Common Stumbling Blocks - Peculiar Constructions - Misused Forms. When two singular subjects are connected by neither, nor use a singular verb; as, "Neither John nor James was there," not were there. NONE Custom Has sanctioned the use of this word both with a singular and plural; as--"None is so blind as he who will not see" and "None are so blind as they who will not see." However, as it is a contraction of no one it is better to use the singular verb. Next: RISERAISE Previous: EACH, EVERY, EITHER, NEITHER Report Privacy SHARE BOOKMARK

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