Question

Which rule best explains why the verb in the following sentence is correct?

Neither the council members nor the mayor supports the new parking restrictions.

A. Both parts of the compound subject are singular, so a singular verb is used.
B. Both parts of the compound subject are thought of as a single item, so a singular verb is used.
C. This sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by or, so the verb agrees with the first plural subject.
D. This sentence has a mixed compound subject connected by nor, so the verb agrees with the singular subject that is closer.