Neither/Nor vs. Either/Or Sentence Structure
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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'?

    <p>Neither/Nor is used for negative statements, while Either/Or is used for positive statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of using 'Neither/Nor' in a sentence?

    <p>That neither of the options is possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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