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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

1. Neither of the proposals is acceptable to the board.
2. Neither of the proposals are acceptable to the board.
3. Neither of the proposal is acceptable to the board.
4. Neither of the proposals have been acceptable to the board.

Answer

A. Neither of the proposals is acceptable to the board.

Solution

"Neither" (pronoun) is singular and takes "is."

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