Correct option is B
The correct option to fill in the blank is (b)
neither.
Explanation: The correct correlative pair is
"neither...nor" when expressing two negative alternatives.
Example: She was
neither hungry
nor tired.
Grammatical Rule: When using "nor", it is paired with "neither" to show denial of both parts of a sentence.
Incorrect options:
· (a)
Not – Used for general negation but doesn’t fit the fixed expression.
· (c)
Whether – Used for choices/conditions. (if)
· (d)
Either – Paired with “or”, not “nor”.