Question

Neither of the boys___________ orange juice.(relishes/ relish)​

Answer 1

neither of the boys relishes orange juice

Answer 2

Neither of the boys relishes orange juice.

1. In the given sentence, 'neither' is an indefinite, singular pronoun.

2. When a singular indefinite pronoun is used, the verb should also be singular. When a plural indefinite pronoun is used, the verb should be plural.

3. 'Relish' is the plural form of the verb and is incorrect. "Relishes' is the singular form and is correct.

4. Some examples of singular indefinite pronouns are neither, each, either, much, etc.