Choose the sentence with correct concord.
AThe team are playing well.
BEach of the students were ready.
CNeither of the answers is correct.
DNone of the boys was selected — they was disappointed.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Neither of the answers is correct.
1. 'Neither' takes a singular verb with singular nouns.
2. 'Neither of the answers' is treated as singular, so 'is' is correct.
3. Other options break standard subject-verb agreement.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2022 PYQ Q.45_
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