Both = this AND that
Both is usually not used as a negative. You would normally use neither instead.
INCORRECT: Both of us don't like math.
CORRECT: Neither of us like math. / We both like math.
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Either = this OR that
Either is used with OR to make a choice.
You can have either coffee or tea.
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Neither = not this NOR that
When using neither, be careful to not use it in a double negative. Neither is also used with nor, but nor is more formal.
INCORRECT: I don't want neither coffee nor tea.
CORRECT: I want neither coffee nor tea. / I don't want coffee or tea.
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Can you choose the correct word for these sentences??
Both/Either/Neither - And/Or/Nor
1. Do _______ of you have a class tomorrow ______ do you have the day off??
2. __________ my mom ______ my dad could make it to my graduation.
3. Have Alice ______ Marcus _______ been to Disney Land before??
4. Someone is always being loud in my house, ________ my husband ____ one of the kids.
5. I have met __________ Angelina Jolie _____ Brad Pitt.
6. I hope _________ Matt _____ Amy come to the party.
7. Feel free to talk to ________ of us.
8. __________ boy remembered to bring a coat.
9. __________ the boys ____ the girls like working in the garden.
10. They ______ dislike spicy food.
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Have a great day!!
Elaina.C :)
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2017年5月31日
Thanks , I received your new Column, and I'll study it some soon.