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neither of us smokes vs neither of us smoke

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Neither of us smokes' is correct when referring to a singular action, while 'neither of us smoke' is correct when referring to a plural action. The choice between 'smokes' and 'smoke' depends on whether the verb should agree with a singular or plural subject.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1218 views

neither of us smokes

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular action.

This phrase is used when referring to a singular action that neither of the two people does, such as smoking. 'Smokes' agrees with the singular subject 'neither.'

Examples:

Neither of us smokes in the house.

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My super won't let us smoke.
I guess what we're saying is you either let us smoke weed, which it's our right to do...
Mom, how could you know that and still let us smoke?
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
They've let us smoke and it's full of adults and children, all trying, like, trying, Steve, trying as hard as they can to dress up as something beginning with P.
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.

Alternatives:

Neither of us smokes cigarettes.

neither of us smoke

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a plural action.

This phrase is used when referring to a plural action that neither of the two people do, such as smoking. 'Smoke' agrees with the plural subject 'neither.'

Examples:

Neither of us smoke in the house.

Show examples from the web [+]

My super won't let us smoke.
I guess what we're saying is you either let us smoke weed, which it's our right to do...
Mom, how could you know that and still let us smoke?
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
They've let us smoke and it's full of adults and children, all trying, like, trying, Steve, trying as hard as they can to dress up as something beginning with P.
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.

Alternatives:

Neither of us smoke cigarettes.

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