Correct option is B
Option (b) contains an error.
Detailed explanation: The subject
“Neither of the two brothers” is
singular because
neither refers to “not one and not the other” (i.e., each taken singly). Therefore, it must take a
singular verb:
is, not
are. The correct sentence is:
“Neither of the two brothers is trustworthy.”
Grammatical rule used: Indefinite determiners
neither, either, each, every take
singular verbs, even when followed by a plural noun phrase (e.g.,
neither of the answers
is ).
Example:
Either of the solutions
is
acceptable.
Information booster: While
none of can take singular or plural depending on emphasis,
neither of is standardly
singular in formal English.