Usage of 'Neither' and 'Nor'
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Which sentence correctly uses 'neither...nor' with plural subjects?

  • Neither the cats nor the dog is outside.
  • Neither cats nor dog is outside. (correct)
  • Neither the cats or the dog are outside.
  • Neither the cat or the dog are outside.

    • Select the sentence that incorrectly maintains proper subject-verb agreement with 'neither...nor'.

  • Neither the manager nor his assistants like the proposal.
  • Neither the assistants nor the manager like the proposal.
  • Neither the assistant nor the managers likes the proposal. (correct)
  • Neither the manager nor his assistants likes the proposal.

    • How do you correct this sentence? 'I don't like neither ice cream nor cake.'

  • I don't like either ice cream or cake. (correct)
  • I neither like ice cream nor cake.
  • I don't like either ice cream nor cake.
  • I like neither ice cream nor cake.

    • Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'neither...nor' in a complex structure?

    <p>Neither did she call me nor send me an email.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is 'neither' used correctly on its own?

    <p>Neither of the books was interesting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence, 'Neither the rain nor the wind were strong enough to damage the roof,' what correction should be made?

    <p>Change 'were' to 'was'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'neither...nor' with two subjects leading to a singular verb?

    <p>Neither the book nor the magazines has been found.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option provides a correct usage of 'neither...nor'?

    <p>Neither the dogs nor the cats are in the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the sentence 'I enjoyed neither the movie nor the book'?

    <p>I enjoyed neither the book nor the movie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the sentence 'He is interested in neither playing games nor to watch movies' incorrect?

    <p>'to watch movies' should be replaced with 'watching movies'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'neither...nor' to agree with a negative statement?

    <p>&quot;I can't sing.&quot; &quot;Neither can I.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence illustrates correct parallel structure with 'neither...nor'?

    <p>&quot;He is neither interested in science nor English.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Correct Use of 'Neither...Nor'

    • 'Neither...nor' is used to connect two negative elements or to indicate the exclusion of two things.

    Incorrect Sentence

    • The sentence 'I don't like neither ice cream nor cake' is incorrect because it uses 'neither' with a negative verb 'don't like'.

    Correction

    • The corrected sentence would be 'I don't like either ice cream or cake' or 'I like neither ice cream nor cake'.

    Correct Use in Complex Structures

    • The sentence that demonstrates the correct use of 'neither...nor' in a complex structure is not provided in the text.

    Using 'Neither' on Its Own

    • 'Neither' can be used on its own to indicate the exclusion of one thing.

    Error in Subject-Verb Agreement

    • In the sentence 'Neither the rain nor the wind were strong enough to damage the roof', the correction should be made to change 'were' to 'was' because 'neither...nor' is a singular subject.

    Singular Verb with Two Subjects

    • The sentence that correctly uses 'neither...nor' with two subjects leading to a singular verb is not provided in the text.

    Correct Usage

    • A correct usage of 'neither...nor' is 'I like neither coffee nor tea'.

    Correct Sentence

    • The correct form of the sentence 'I enjoyed neither the movie nor the book' is in the passive voice: 'Neither the movie nor the book was enjoyed by me'.

    Incorrect Sentence

    • The sentence 'He is interested in neither playing games nor to watch movies' is incorrect because it uses an infinitive verb 'to watch' instead of a gerund 'watching'.

    Negative Statement

    • The sentence that correctly uses 'neither...nor' to agree with a negative statement is not provided in the text.

    Parallel Structure

    • The sentence that illustrates correct parallel structure with 'neither...nor' is not provided in the text.

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    Test your understanding of the correct usage of 'neither' and 'nor' in sentences. Determine the proper subject-verb agreement when using these expressions.

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