neither of them smoke vs neither of them smokes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Neither of them smoke' is used when referring to a plural subject, while 'neither of them smokes' is used when referring to a singular subject. The choice between 'smoke' and 'smokes' depends on the subject being plural or singular.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1071 views

neither of them smoke

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural subject.

This phrase is used when the subject is plural, meaning that none of the individuals in the group smoke.

Examples:

Neither of them smoke, so the room always smells fresh.
Neither of them smoke, but they all enjoy the occasional cigar.
Neither of them smoke cigarettes, but they do vape.
Neither of them smoke, which is great for their health.
Neither of them smoke, but they don't mind being around smokers.

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Why don't you pass me one of them smokes?
Smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke...
No, smokes-a-lot lady blew smoke directly into my mouth.
The production of these smoke flavourings starts with the condensation of smoke.
Smoke flavourings are produced from condensed smoke, which is fractionated and purified.
Smoke might get in people's eyes but there is no smoke without fire.
First-hand smoke, second-hand smoke, people talking into machines.
Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette
Plus, my roommate smokes cloves.
People drink wine for breakfast and children smoke.
Smoke alarm working, fan back up to speed.
- I saw the smoke crows chasing you.
My Sunday afternoon up in smoke.
This Regulation covers smoke flavourings as defined in Directive 88/388/EEC.
Coroner said he had already passed from smoke inhalation.
Third-degree burns and severe smoke inhalation.
More significantly, the amount of smoke increased exponentially.
Blood's carboxylated indicating smoke inhalation.
Any residual smoke should clear up momentarily.
House fire, burns, smoke inhalation.

Alternatives:

None of them smoke
Both of them smoke
All of them smoke
Some of them smoke
A few of them smoke

neither of them smokes

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular subject.

This phrase is used when the subject is singular, meaning that not a single individual in the group smokes.

Examples:

Neither of them smokes, so the house stays smoke-free.
Neither of them smokes, but they all chew tobacco.
Neither of them smokes cigarettes, but they do enjoy a pipe.
Neither of them smokes, which is good for their lungs.
Neither of them smokes, but they don't mind the smell of smoke.

Show examples from the web [+]

Why don't you pass me one of them smokes?
Smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke smoke...
No, smokes-a-lot lady blew smoke directly into my mouth.
The production of these smoke flavourings starts with the condensation of smoke.
Smoke flavourings are produced from condensed smoke, which is fractionated and purified.
Smoke might get in people's eyes but there is no smoke without fire.
First-hand smoke, second-hand smoke, people talking into machines.
Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette
Plus, my roommate smokes cloves.
People drink wine for breakfast and children smoke.
Smoke alarm working, fan back up to speed.
- I saw the smoke crows chasing you.
My Sunday afternoon up in smoke.
This Regulation covers smoke flavourings as defined in Directive 88/388/EEC.
Coroner said he had already passed from smoke inhalation.
Third-degree burns and severe smoke inhalation.
More significantly, the amount of smoke increased exponentially.
Blood's carboxylated indicating smoke inhalation.
Any residual smoke should clear up momentarily.
House fire, burns, smoke inhalation.

Alternatives:

None of them smokes
Both of them smoke
All of them smoke
Some of them smoke
A few of them smoke

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neither of them smoke vs neither of them smokes