Common Grammatical Errors English NMDCAT
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Neither of the two candidates have applied for the job.

A. Neither of the two candidates has
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B. Neither of the two candidates were
C. Neither of the two candidates are
D. Neither of the two candidates had

📝 Explanation

'Neither' (meaning 'not one of two') is singular and requires 'has'.

📖 Additional Information

  • Neither of the two candidates has
  • Neither of the two candidates were
  • Neither of the two candidates are
  • Neither of the two candidates had

'Neither' (meaning 'not one of two') is singular and requires 'has'.

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