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Choose the correct form of the verb: Neither of the boys ______ to blame.

1. is
2. are
3. have
4. were

Correct answer: is

Solution

In the phrase "Neither of the boys," the subject is considered singular for verb agreement. Therefore, the singular verb "is" is correct.

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