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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) Both Either Neither candidate is a good option.


  • 2) Either him, both or nor me.


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


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


  • 5) Neither me, both or nor him.


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


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


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


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


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


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