Neither of us are aware vs Neither of us is aware

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Neither of us is aware' is the more commonly used and formal construction, as it follows the singular 'neither' with a singular verb 'is'. 'Neither of us are aware' is also used informally, especially in spoken English, where the plural verb 'are' is used to match the plural noun 'us'.

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Neither of us are aware

This phrase is informally used, especially in spoken English, where the plural verb 'are' matches the plural noun 'us'.

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts, such as spoken English. It is less formal than 'neither of us is aware'.

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The Italian authorities are aware of the exchange of information concerning Botrychium simplex.
Now, doctors are aware of any change in his body.
The lawyers are aware of that, ma'am.
Then you are aware of the plane crash.
We are aware of the threat against this summit.
Now I'm sure you are aware that giving the students Fs has long been against national guidelines.
The lawyers are aware of that, ma'am.
You are aware he was a salesman before entering politics.
You probably are aware that wolf pits are illegal...
Chief Stone, you are aware that...
You are aware of his history of instability.
You guys are aware that this is...
You are aware, mrs. Ferguson, that your husband wasan alcoholic.
Annie, you are aware that baby showers can be race neutral.
We are aware of the problem you're referring to.
As you are aware, Jennifer became unwell.
We are aware of the situation.
You are aware that just saying that is a cardinal sin.
I guess they are aware of the situation.
The women are aware of what's happened with your husband.

Alternatives:

none of us are aware
neither of us know
neither of us understand

Neither of us is aware

This phrase is the more commonly used and formal construction, where the singular verb 'is' matches the singular 'neither'.

This phrase is used in formal contexts or when a more formal tone is required. It follows the standard subject-verb agreement rule.

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The Commission is aware of Abdullah Öcalan's current detention conditions.
A Sun reporter is aware of my deployment.
Dr Krauss is aware of genus command.
A Sun reporter is aware of my deployment.
The Commission is aware and monitors these transactions.
The Council is aware of possible security loopholes in mobile telephony.
The Commission is aware of the Italian employment situation.
The Commission is aware of incidents occurring after implantation of cardiac defibrillators.
The Tabling Office is aware of it.
The Committee is aware that the present system is highly vulnerable to fraud.
The EESC is aware of the fierce competition at international level in the toy industry.
The Commission is aware that the thresholds for diesel vehicles are technology forcing, particularly with regard to particulates.
Moreover, the EDPS is aware that statistical data which are being processed will mainly be indirectly identifiable data.
COSAC is aware of the rapid increase in unemployment as a cause of great concern.
The Commission is aware of PhiX 174.
The Commission is aware of the Grensmaas project that has as objectives ecological development, gravel extraction and flood control.
The Commission is aware of, and concerned by, the humanitarian situation in the north Caucasus.
The Commission is aware of the health concerns that may be associated with tattooing and body piercing.
The Commission is aware that in Spain several plant protection products containing abamectin are authorized.
The Commission is aware of newspaper articles and rumours in expatriate circles in Africa on mercenaries involved in African conflicts.

Alternatives:

none of us is aware
neither of us knows
neither of us understands

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