Either...or, Neither... nor, and Not only... But also(Subject Verb Agreement)

Mistake 5: Either…Or, Neither…Nor & Not Only…but Also | Subject–Verb Agreement Do you sometimes get confused about whether to use a singular or plural verb after either…or, neither…nor, and not only…but also? In this lesson, we break down this important subject–verb agreement rule with simple examples you can easily remember. For example: ❌ Either the students or the teacher are wrong. ✅ Either the students or the teacher is wrong. The key is to pay attention to the subject closest to the verb when these paired conjunctions join subjects of different numbers. Watch the lesson, test yourself, and learn how to avoid this common grammar mistake. 📚 English at your beck and call — making English grammar clear, practical and easy to use.