Question

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. Neither the professor nor the students was able to attend the lecture.
• B. Neither the professor nor the students were able to attend the lecture.
• C. Neither the professor or the students was able to attend the lecture.
• D. Neither the professor nor the students is able to attend the lecture.

Hint:

In "Neither...nor" constructions, match the verb to the subject closer to it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

With "Neither...nor...", the verb aligns with the noun immediately preceding it. Since "students" is plural, the verb "were" is appropriate. "Neither...nor..." is the only correct construction; "or" is grammatically incorrect in this pattern.