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[Grammar] Neither you nor he are to blame

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Ferdie11

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Hi,

Which one is correct?

1. Neither you nor he is to blame.
2. Neither you nor he are to blame.

Thanks.
 
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Ferdie11 said:
Hi,

Which one is correct?

1. Neither you nor he is to blame.
2. Neither you nor he are to blame.

Thanks.
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With #1 are you less likely to be stoned to death by people who think the language belongs to them. Talking about the damned-if you-do-and-damned-if-you-don't issues of grammar. :)
 
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Does this mean number 1 is incorrect, and number 2 is the correct one?
 
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Ferdie11 said:
Hi,

Which one is correct?

1. Neither you nor he is to blame. :tick: 'Neither" is singular and takes a singular verb.
2. Neither you nor he are to blame. :cross:

Thanks.
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2006
 
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