Either, Neiter, Or and Nor - Exercises

Hi folks!

Now, answer these questions about Either, Neither, Or and Nor.

1. Complete the sentences:
a) In this game, you _____ win _____ lose. It depends on you.
b) _____ this computer _____ the other one can be used. They need to be fixed first.
c) I would like to watch _____ action _____ sci-fi. I hat watching two different movies in the same day.
d) I need _____ you money _____ your mercy. I can perfectly handle my problems all alone.
e) _____ Patricia _____ Camila will go to your Birthday party. They told me they have to wake up earlier tomorrow.

2. Choose the correct answer to complete this sentence:
"You may answer _____ this _____ that letter."
a) neither, or
b) nor, or
c) either, or
d) neither, either

That's all, folks.

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Either, Neiter, Or and Nor - Part II

Hello again...

Neither ... Nor

Neither... nor is equivalent to not... either... or:
   Neither Paul nor John will be there. --> Paul won't be there and John won't be there.
   He speaks neither French nor Germany.
   We brought neither pens nor pencils.
   I will neither help you nor do my homework.


Neither can also be followed by one of + group of two:
   Neither of them is ready.
     Neither one of them is ready.
   Neither of us should know.
     Neither one of us should know.

Neither is used like not... either:
   I don't speak french.
     Neither do I (informal: me neither)
   He isn't ready to go.
     Neither are we.

Either means "one", neither means "none", and not either equals neither. Or goes with either and nor goes with neither.




Next post, some exercises.




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Either, Neiter, Or and Nor - Part I

What's up?

Today we're going to learn how to use Either, Neither, Or, and Nor. Pay attention!

Either can be pronounced "e-ther" or "i-ther". Neither can be pronounced "ne-ther" or "ni-ther".


Either ... Or

Either ... Or is used to after a choise between two possibilities:
   Either Paul or John will be there.
   Either you leave me alone or I will call the police!
   We should bring either pens or pencils.
   You can either help me or do your homework.
There's only one choise.

Either can also be followed by one of + group of two:
   Either of us cold do it.
     Either one of us could do it.
   Either of you should know.
     Either one of you should know.

Not... Either... Or denies both possibilities:
   I don't think either Paul or John will be there.
   I don't speak either French or Germany.

Not... Either is used after a negative statement:
   I don't speak French.
     You don't either.
   She in't ready to go.
     We aren't either.

To Be Continued...