4.75 'neither of'

When 'neither' is followed by 'of', it is used as a quantifier to negate a set of two things. 'Neither of' is followed by a plural noun group.

• Neither of us was having any luck.
• Neither of the boys screamed.
• Neither of them was making any sound.

'Neither of' is normally used with a singular verb.

• Neither of these extremes is desirable.
• Neither of these opinions proves anything.

However, it is also possible to use a plural verb.

• Neither of the children were there.

Quantifiers are explained in paragraphs 2.193 to 2.210.