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Either, Neither

The document discusses the uses of either/or and neither/nor. Either/or is used to offer a choice between two possibilities, while neither/nor is equivalent and means not either/or. Both can be used with groups of two options and follow negatives like "not" and "don't." Examples are provided to illustrate the proper uses of either/or and neither/nor in different contexts.

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Either, Neither

The document discusses the uses of either/or and neither/nor. Either/or is used to offer a choice between two possibilities, while neither/nor is equivalent and means not either/or. Both can be used with groups of two options and follow negatives like "not" and "don't." Examples are provided to illustrate the proper uses of either/or and neither/nor in different contexts.

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Either , Neither

Either Or

Either... or is used to offer a choice between two possibilities:


1) Either Mike or Lisa will be there.
2) Either you leave me alone or I will call the police.
3) We should bring either coffee or tea.
4) You can either help us or go to your room.

Either can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:


1) Either of us could do it
2) Either one of us could do it
3) Either of you should know
4) Either one of you should know

Not either or denies both possibilities:


1) I dont think either Mike or Lisa will be there.
2) He doesnt speak either English or French.

Not either is used after a negative statement.

1) I dont speak French.


You dont either.
2) He isnt ready to go.
We arent either.

Neither Nor

Neither nor is equivalent to not either or.


1) Neither Mike nor Lisa will be there.
2) He speaks neither English nor French.
3) We brought neither coffee nor tea.
4) I will neither help you nor go to my room.

Neither can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:


1) Neither of them is ready.
Neither one of them is ready.
2) Neither of us has any money.
Neither one of us has any money.

Neither is used like not either.


1) I dont speak French.
Neither do I.
(informal): Me neither.

Choose the correct pair ( either/ or and neither/ nor).


1) In this game, you .win ..lose. It depends on you.
2) ..Sue ..Sara will help you with your homework. They are
both busy at the moment.
3) This is my offer. You ..take it ..leave it.
4) When I go to the restaurant, I eat ..fishroast chicken. These
are my favorite meals.
5) His father believed..his son..his friend. He thought that
both were lying.
6) I need..your help..your compassion. I can perfectly
handle my problems all alone.
7) CharlyBill will write the report. Just ask one of
them.
8) you return the Money you had stolen ..Ill call the
police.
9) My mum can ..read ..write. She is illiterate.
10) You can use ..this computer.the other one.
Someone must fix them first.
Choose the proper response:

1. Mary saw that movie. Her sister saw it ________________.


too

either

neither

2. I don't like ________________ one of those options.


neither

either

too

3. He didn't say anything, and ________________ did I.


either

too

neither
4. He didn't say anything, and I didn't ________________.
neither

either

too

5. ________________ Bob nor his sister is going to the conference.


Neither

Either

Too

6. Pass me ________________ one of those pens.


neither

either

too

7. Her father likes to travel, and she does ________________.


either

neither

too

8. You don't like fish? I don't (like fish) ________________.


neither

either

too
9. PERSON 1: Which one do you like? PERSON 2: I don't like
________________ (one).
either

neither

too

10. PERSON 1: I hate broccoli! PERSON 2: I hate broccoli ________________.


either

too

neither

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