[Grammar] Neither you nor he are to blame

[Ferdie11]

Hi,

Which one is correct?

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

Thanks.

 

[corum]

Hi,

Which one is correct?

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

Thanks.

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.

 

[Ferdie11]

Does this mean number 1 is incorrect, and number 2 is the correct one?

 

[2006]

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.

2006