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Neither of you is vs Neither of you are

Both "neither of you is" and "neither of you are" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Neither of you is" is used when referring to a singular entity out of a group of two or more people, while "neither of you are" is used when referring to a plural entity out of a group of two or more people.

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This phrase is correct when referring to a singular entity out of a group of two or more people.

"Neither of you is"

This phrase is used when talking about a singular entity among a group of two or more people. It is followed by a singular verb.

Examples:

  • Neither of you is going to the party.
  • Neither of you is responsible for this mess.
  • Feb 12, 2012 ... Which of these is correct: "neither of you are" or "neither of you is"? "Which (one) of you are" or "which (one) of you is"? I think it should be "is" in ...
  • Jan 27, 2011 ... What is the appropriate question tag for sentences such as “Neither of you is…”? 4 · Is it right to use “both” in negative sentences? see more ...
  • ... and so, etc." since the singular second person form of the verb is "are." The phrase "neither of you IS" sounds wrong. ngmacmillan February 4, 2011, 10: 06pm.
  • What about this – neither of you is … or neither of you are … `- is it IS or ARE?? Garth. It's 'is'. Both 'either' and 'neither' are singular and require a singular form ...

Alternatives:

  • None of you is
  • Not one of you is
  • No one of you is
  • Not either of you is
  • Not a single one of you is

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural entity out of a group of two or more people.

"Neither of you are"

This phrase is used when talking about a plural entity among a group of two or more people. It is followed by a plural verb.

Examples:

  • Neither of you are wearing the right shoes.
  • Neither of you are going to the concert.
  • Feb 12, 2012 ... Which of these is correct: "neither of you are" or "neither of you is"? "Which (one) of you are" or "which (one) of you is"? I think it should be "is" in ...
  • If addressing two people, it would seem to be proper to indicate "neither of you ARE interested in doing such and so, etc." since the singular second person form  ...
  • What about this – neither of you is … or neither of you are … `- is it IS or ARE?? Garth. It's 'is'. Both 'either' and 'neither' are singular and require a singular form ...
  • Neither of you are going to the cinema this evening. (Incorrect). Either Spain or Portugal seems like a good place for a holiday. (Correct). Either Spain or Portugal ...

Alternatives:

  • None of you are
  • Not one of you are
  • No one of you are
  • Not either of you are
  • Not a single one of you are

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