These three words – either, neither, and each – are indefinite pronouns. They are used in place of a noun, but we don’t know exactly which noun the words are replacing.
Do either of you have a pen?
Neither of my brothers lives near me.
I have a gift for each of them.
Use the pronouns either, neither, and each in place of a noun when you are unsure who or what the noun is. Use a singular verb with each of these indefinite pronouns.
▶ It’s your turn. Find the indefinite pronoun in this sentence: I have a son and a daughter; neither lives near me. Did you figure it out? Good for you!