34.就近原则

(3)“neither+名词/代词+nor+名词/代词”结构作主语时，谓语动词的单、复数形式应与nor后的名词或代词保持一致。
Neither John nor they know how to operate the machine.
约翰和他们都不知道怎样操作这台机器。
Neither his family nor he likes shopping online.
他和他的家人都不喜欢在网上购物。
(4)“not only+名词/代词+but(also)+名词/代词”结构作主语时，谓语动词的单、复数形式应与but (also)后的名词或代词保持一致。
Not only I but (also) Tom and Mary are willing to do volunteer work.
不仅我，而且汤姆和玛丽也都愿意做志愿工作。
Not only the students but (also) the teacher enjoys listening to music.
不仅学生们，而且这位老师也喜欢听音乐。

(5)在there be句型中，谓语动词的单、复数形式应与离其最近的主语保持一致。There is a pen, two pencils and several books on the table.
桌子上有一支钢笔、两支铅笔和几本书。
There are some students and a teacher over there.
那边有一些学生和一位老师。