Explanation: "Neither of the two girls was late" is grammatically correct. Neither" is used to indicate that not one of the two subjects is involved in the action. It is singular in meaning, even though it refers to two items. Therefore, the verb should agree with the singular subject. The correct verb form to use with "neither" is "was," not "were."
Occurrence: PPSC - Chief Officer / Municipal Officer (BS 16) (Regulations) 11/08/2024 (Morning) - Local Government & Community Development Department - 2024