Using Both, Either, and Neither

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'I invited Tom and Sarah, but _______ of them came.' Which word best completes the sentence?

  • all
  • neither (correct)
  • either
  • both

The sentence 'Both are empty.' is referring to two cups that are full.

False (B)

If two people both live in London, what sentence could describe them using 'both'?

Both of them live in London.

Paula and I didn't know the time because _______ of us had a watch.

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Match the sentence with the correct use of 'both' or 'neither':

<p>Both of them are married. = Two people are married. Neither of them can drive. = Two people cannot or do not drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct usage of 'neither'?

<p>I like neither of these movies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'both of them' can be used to refer to two people or things

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If you have two options, and you don't want either, what single word expresses this?

<p>neither</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are two ways to get there. You can go _______ way.

<p>either</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with the correct noun type:

<p>both = plural noun either = singular noun neither = singular noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

<p>Both Paul's sisters are married. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can use 'either' to refer to more than two options.

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Sue and I weren't hungry. _______ of us ate anything.

<p>Neither</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

both, either, neither

Used to talk about two things or people.

Both

Indicates that both options are true or valid.

Either

Indicates that one or the other option is possible.

Neither

Indicates that neither of the two options is true or valid.

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Both, Either, and Neither with Nouns

Use 'both' with plural nouns, 'either' and 'neither' with singular nouns.

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Both of, Either of, Neither of

To use 'both', 'either', or 'neither' with a noun, add 'of' + the noun.

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Using Both, Either, and Neither with Pronouns

We use 'both' with 'them', 'either' with 'us', and 'neither' with 'you' after the phrases, 'both of', 'either of', and 'neither of'.

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Both...of them

Shows that an action applies to TWO people or things. It is used with plural verbs (are, have, do) or singular verbs (is, has, does) depending on whether you are referring to people or things. Example: Both of them are married.

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Neither...of them

Shows that an action does NOT apply to TWO people or things. It is used with plural verbs (are, have, do) or singular verbs (is, has, does) depending on whether you are referring to people or things. Example: Neither of them is married.

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Both and Neither

Both 'Both' and 'Neither' are used to talk about two people or things. They can be used with 'of them' to indicate that the action applies to or does not apply to the two people or things.

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Study Notes

Using Both, Either, and Neither

  • Both: Used for two things or people.
  • Either: Used for choosing between two things. It can mean one or the other.
  • Neither: Used when you don't want either of two things. It means not one and not the other.

Using Both, Either, and Neither with Nouns

  • Both + plural noun: Used for two or more things. Example: both windows, both children
  • Either + singular noun: Used for one of two things. Example: either window, either child
  • Neither + singular noun: Used when you indicate you don't want or like either of two things. Example: neither window, neither child.

Using "both of" "either of" and "neither of"

  • Both of: Used for two or more items (plural). Example: Both of the pictures, both of the children
  • Either of: Refers to one of two items. Example: Either of the pictures, Either of those options.
  • Neither of: Indicates you don't want or like either item. Example: Neither of the pictures, Neither of those options.

Examples of Usage

  • Both: I went to both China and Japan.
  • Either: You can take either route to get there.
  • Neither: I like neither of those options.

Comparisons

  • Either/or: Expresses a choice
    • Example: Would you like tea or coffee?
  • Neither...nor: Expresses that neither thing is true.
    • Example: I tried neither the food nor the service.

Contextual Use

  • Use context of sentences to determine the precise use and meaning of "both, either, or neither."

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