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Both / Either / Neither

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𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 indicates two out of a group of two. 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 ... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 refers to things or people together.
𝐄𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 indicates one out of a group of two. 𝐄𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ... 𝐨𝐫 connect things which are the same types.
𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 indicates zero out of a group of two. 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ... 𝐨𝐫 is use to connect the same kind of word or phrase in the sentence.
Both (both ... and) Either (either ... or) Neither (neither ... nor)
I can be both mother and business woman. You can either come with me now or walk home. Neither his brother nor his wife is very tall.

Exercises - Both / Either / Neither

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  • 1) I can speak neither either both English and German.


  • 2) Jim and John neither both either went to the party.


  • 3) Neither Both Either candidate is a good option.


  • 4) Either him, nor or both me.


  • 5) Neither me, or both nor him.


  • 6) Do you want neither both either chocolate or chips?


  • 7) Either Neither Both Tom nor Caroline worked for that company.


  • 8) She didn't like either both neither of them.


  • 9) Neither Either Both he nor her sister has been here.


  • 10) Either Neither Both of them told me about this.


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