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If two singular subjects are connected by neither
. . . nor or either . . . or, the verb
must be singular as well.
• Neither Spiderman nor Batman is going
to the party.
• Either Slim or Roger has to leave town
before someone gets hurt.
If one singular subject and one plural subject are
connected by neither . . . nor or either
. . . or, match the verb with whichever subject it’s closer to.
• Neither Olivia nor the
boys eat mushrooms.
• Neither the boys nor Olivia eats mushrooms.
• Either one rat or several
mice are eating everything in the cupboard.
• Either several mice or one rat is eating
everything in the cupboard.
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