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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 either neither both English and German.


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


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


  • 4) Neither me, nor both or him.


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


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


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


  • 8) Either him, or nor both me.


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


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


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