In each sentence below, a blank space appears where the verb should be. Decide which verb agrees with the subject of the sentence. Select the correct answer. Neither the buyer nor the seller____ with the lawyer's suggestion for the closing date on the house.
A) agree
B) agrees

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When subjects are joined by "neither...nor," the verb should agree with the subject closer to it, which in this case is "the seller," a singular noun, so "agrees" is correct.

In Each Sentence Below, a Blank Space Appears Where the Verb