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Reply Sun 23 Sep, 2007 07:54 pm
Which one is correct?

Neither John nor Jane is to be promoted.
Neither John nor Jane are to be promoted.

and Why?
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Reply Sun 23 Sep, 2007 07:57 pm
"Neither John nor Jane is to be promoted."

Neither is treated like a singular noun, so the verb is conjugated accordingly.
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