Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option.

For years, American primitive paintings were not costly; _________ sought by collectors.

  1. neither they were

  2. neither were they

  3. nor they were

  4. nor were they
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Neither … nor is common usage. But 'not costly' can be a precedent for 'nor'. And the auxiliary will be placed before the subject and the verb.

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