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What is the correct sentence structure for using 'Neither' in a sentence?
What is the correct sentence structure for using 'Neither' in a sentence?
- Neither + noun + or + noun
- Neither + noun + nor + noun (correct)
- Neither + verb + and + verb
- Neither + verb + nor + verb
What is the correct way to use 'Either' in a sentence?
What is the correct way to use 'Either' in a sentence?
- Either + verb + nor + verb
- Either + noun + or + noun (correct)
- Either + verb + or + verb
- Either + noun + and + noun
What is the purpose of using 'Neither/Nor' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using 'Neither/Nor' in a sentence?
- To contrast two things
- To compare two things
- To indicate that two things are not true or not possible (correct)
- To indicate that one of two things is true or possible
What is the key difference between 'Neither/Nor' and 'Either/Or'?
What is the key difference between 'Neither/Nor' and 'Either/Or'?
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What is the implication of using 'Neither/Nor' in a sentence?
What is the implication of using 'Neither/Nor' in a sentence?
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Study Notes
Neither/Nor vs. Either/Or
Sentence Structure
Neither/Nor
- Used to indicate that two things are not true or not possible
- Sentence structure:
- Neither + noun/verb + nor + noun/verb
- Neither of + plural noun + nor + noun/verb
- Examples:
- Neither John nor Mary is going to the party.
- Neither of the books nor the movie was interesting.
Either/Or
- Used to indicate that one of two things is true or possible
- Sentence structure:
- Either + noun/verb + or + noun/verb
- Either of + plural noun + or + noun/verb
- Examples:
- Either you or I will have to go to the meeting.
- Either of the two options or the third choice is acceptable.
Key Differences
- Neither/Nor is used for negative statements, while Either/Or is used for positive statements
- Neither/Nor implies that both options are not possible, while Either/Or implies that one of the options is possible
Neither/Nor and Either/Or
Neither/Nor
- Used to indicate that two things are not true or not possible
- Sentence structure: Neither + noun/verb + nor + noun/verb
- Can also use: Neither of + plural noun + nor + noun/verb
- Examples:
- Neither John nor Mary is going to the party
- Neither of the books nor the movie was interesting
Either/Or
- Used to indicate that one of two things is true or possible
- Sentence structure: Either + noun/verb + or + noun/verb
- Can also use: Either of + plural noun + or + noun/verb
- Examples:
- Either you or I will have to go to the meeting
- Either of the two options or the third choice is acceptable
Key Differences
- Neither/Nor is used for negative statements, while Either/Or is used for positive statements
- Neither/Nor implies that both options are not possible, while Either/Or implies that one of the options is possible
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