Both, Either, Neither Grammar Practice - PDF

## Unit 82: both either neither **A** We use *both/either/neither* to talk about two things or people. **+** **? or ?** **both** **either** **neither (not + either)** * Rebecca has two children. **Both** are married. (*both* = the two children) * Would you like tea or coffee? You can have **eithe...

## Unit 82: both either neither **A** We use *both/either/neither* to talk about two things or people. **+** **? or ?** **both** **either** **neither (not + either)** * Rebecca has two children. **Both** are married. (*both* = the two children) * Would you like tea or coffee? You can have **either** ( *either* = tea or coffee) * A: Do you want to go to the cinema or the theatre? B: **Neither**. I want to stay at home. (*neither* = not the cinema or the theatre) **Compare either and neither:** 'Would you like tea or coffee?" '**Either**'. I don't mind. (= tea or coffee) 'I don't want **either**'. (not I don't want **neither**) '**Neither**'. (= not tea or coffee) **B** *both/either/neither* + noun * **both** + plural * **either** + singular * **neither** + singular **both** windows/books/children etc. **either** window/book/child etc. **neither** * Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked **both** cities very much. * First I worked in an office, and later in a shop. **Neither** job was very interesting. * There are two ways from here to the station. You can go **either** way. **C** * **both** of ... / **either** of ... / **neither** of ... **both (of) the** / **either of** / **neither of** **these/those** / **my/your/Paul's** etc. * **Neither** of my parents is British. * I haven't read **either** of these books. You can say **both** of the/those/my ... or **both** the/those/my ... or: * I like **both** those pictures. * I like **both** of those pictures. * **Both** of Paul's sisters are married. * **Both** Paul's sisters are married. * **Neither** of Paul's sisters is married. (not *Neither* Paul's sisters) **D** *both of them/neither of us* * **both** *them* * **either of** *us* * **neither** *you* * Paul has got two sisters. **Both of them** are married. * Sue and I didn't eat anything. **Neither of us** was hungry. * Who are those two people? I don't know **either** of them. * I can't **either** / **neither** can I →Unit 42 ## Exercises **82.1** Write *both/either/neither*. Use *of* where necessary. 1. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked _both_ cities very much. 2. There were two pictures on the wall. I didn't like _either of_ them. 3. It was a good football match. _Both_ teams played well. 4. It wasn't a good football match. _Neither_ team played well. 5. 'Is your friend English or American?' '_She's Australian_'. 6. We went away for two days, but the weather wasn't good. It rained _both_ days. 7. A: I bought two newspapers. Which one do you want? B: _Either_ one. It doesn't matter which one. 8. I invited Donna and Mike to the party, but _neither_ of them came. 9. 'Do you go to work by car or by bus?' '_I always walk_'. 10. 'Which jacket do you prefer, this one or that one?' '_I don't like either_ of them.' 11. 'Do you work or are you a student?' '_I work and I'm a student too_'. 12. Paula and I didn't know the time because _neither_ of us had a watch. 13. Helen has got two sisters and a brother. _Both_ her sisters are married. 14. Helen has got two sisters and a brother. I've met her brother, but I haven't met _her_ sisters. **82.2** Complete the sentences for the pictures. Use *Both... and Neither...* 1. _Both cups are empty_. 2. _Both_ are open. 3. _Both_ are wearing a hat. 4. _Neither_ has beards. 5. _Both_ are going to the airport. 6. _Neither_ is right. **82.3** A man and a woman answered some questions. Their answers were the same. Write sentences with _Both/Neither_ of them. 1. Are you married? _Neither_ of them _is_ married. 2. How old are you? _Both_ of them _are_ 21. 3. Are you a student? _Both_ of them _are_ students. 4. Have you got a car? _Neither_ of them _has_ a car. 5. Where do you live? _Both_ of them _live_ in London. 6. Do you like cooking? _Both_ of them _like_ cooking. 7. Can you play the piano? _Neither_ of them _can_ play the piano 8. Do you read newspapers? _Both_ of them _read_ newspapers. 9. Are you interested in sport? _Neither_ of them _is_ interested in sport.