Is nor singular or plural

"Either" and "neither" are singular.

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Treat "either" and "neither" as singular.

For example:

• Either is acceptable.

  Is every singular or plural

• Is every singular or plural
• Either and neither examples
• Is neither nor singular or plural
• Is none singular or plural
• Either singular or plural examples
• Neither of the boys is trying.

"Either/or" and "neither/nor" can be singular or plural.

When "or" or "nor" joins two elements, use a singular verb if both elements are singular. However, if one of the elements is plural, use a plural verb.

In these examples, the elements are shaded.

• Shortbread or cakeis on offer.
  Is each singular or plural

("Shortbread" and "cake" are singular.)
• Chocolates or cakeare on offer.
("Chocolates" is plural.)

Be mindful though that many writers follow the Proximity Rule. This states that the element nearest the verb governs it.

For example:

• Chocolates or cakeis on offer.
(Using the Proximity Rule, the verb becomes singular because "cake," which is the nearest element to the verb, is singular.)

More about Either and Neither

"Either" and "neither" are singular concepts.

(They contrast with the word "both.")

The word "either" can be