Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A
Neither the manager nor the employees was informed.
B
Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.
C
Neither the manager nor the employees are informed.
D
Neither the manager nor the employees is informed.
Correct Answer: Option B — Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.
Explanation:
With 'neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Since 'employees' is plural, the correct verb form is 'were...
With 'neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Since 'employees' is plural, the correct verb form is 'were', making option B correct.