Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.
Neither of the child's parents is supportive or interested in sending the child abroad for further studies.

  1. is supportive or interested in

  2. is supportive at or interested in

  3. is supportive of or interested in

  4. support or are interested in

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

With the singular subject “neither”, the verb or verbs must be singular. Option 1 omits the necessary preposition “of” hence, making the sentence incomplete.