24 Questions
In the sentence 'Neither Tika nor Ike like to eat sushi,' what does 'neither' indicate?
Neither Tika nor Ike like sushi
How is 'nor' used in relation to 'neither' in the context provided?
To introduce a second negative clause
What is the importance of parallelism when using 'neither and nor'?
It maintains consistency in structure
How should 'neither' be used in relation to 'either' based on the text?
'Neither' should be used differently from 'either'
Which of the following statements is true about using 'nor' as a conjunction according to the text?
'Nor' can also function as a subordinating conjunction
Which sentence structure displays correct usage of 'neither and nor'?
'They neither ate nor drank anything.'
In what situation should you use neither and nor?
When both options are negative
How should you treat the subject-verb agreement in a sentence with a neither/nor construction?
Match the verb with the last part of the construction
Which literary work contains the line 'He had neither companions nor friends, church nor creed'?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
What does using neither and nor in a sentence create?
Balance and symmetry in the sentence
Which author wrote 'It was neither a road nor a path but a route through a wild country'?
Cormac McCarthy
What is the purpose of using neither and nor in writing?
To indicate that both options are not true
In the sentence structure involving neither and nor, what must always appear in pairs?
Neither and nor
Which of the following demonstrates the correct basic construction for using neither and nor?
Subject + Verb + neither + Subject + Verb + nor
What is a common mistake when using neither and nor in sentences?
Using them separately instead of as a pair
Which part of speech must be used together with a singular subject or verb when utilizing neither and nor?
Neither or nor
What is the correct form for a compound subject with a negative sentence using neither and nor?
Not + Subject 1 + neither + Subject 2 + verb + Subject 3 + nor
What type of sentences should be used when employing the conjunctions neither and nor?
Negative sentences
In what context is 'neither' and 'nor' used to emphasize contrast between two items?
To convey that both items have a negative characteristic
Which of the following indicates the correct structure for using 'neither' and 'nor'?
Neither the medicine nor the exercise helped relieve her pain.
What is the significance of using 'neither' and 'nor' to indicate opposite effects in a sentence?
It indicates that two items have an opposite effect
How can the incorrect usage of 'neither' and 'nor' impact written communication?
May create confusion or errors in communication
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of 'neither' and 'nor' to convey that two items are not present or applicable?
Neither the flashlight nor the map are necessary for this hike.
What type of sentence structure is required when using 'neither' and 'nor' to avoid common errors?
'Parallelism' in writing to maintain consistency
Learn about the usage and meaning of the negative correlative conjunction neither and nor in English. Explore how to correctly use these words in sentences to indicate negation or lack of interest.
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