Sentence Correctionmedium · Past Paper
Identify the error: Neither of the two candidates are suitable for the job.
ANeither of
Bthe two candidates
Care suitable
Dfor the job
✓ Correct Answer: C — are suitable
'Neither' is singular and requires a singular verb, so 'are' should be 'is'.
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