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Conjunction: Both, Neither, Either

The document discusses the conjunctions "both", "neither", and "either". It provides examples of how each can be used in sentences, including with singular and plural nouns and pronouns. Key uses include: - "Both" refers to two things and is used with affirmative verbs. It can join adjectives or nouns. - "Neither" refers to not one or the other and takes a singular verb. It is used in negative statements and questions. - "Either" refers to one or the other and takes a singular verb. It expresses choices or alternatives, especially in questions and negatives. - All three can be used with "of" before plural nou

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Conjunction: Both, Neither, Either

The document discusses the conjunctions "both", "neither", and "either". It provides examples of how each can be used in sentences, including with singular and plural nouns and pronouns. Key uses include: - "Both" refers to two things and is used with affirmative verbs. It can join adjectives or nouns. - "Neither" refers to not one or the other and takes a singular verb. It is used in negative statements and questions. - "Either" refers to one or the other and takes a singular verb. It expresses choices or alternatives, especially in questions and negatives. - All three can be used with "of" before plural nou

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Conjunction

Both, Neither, Either


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Sasha Nabila Fortuna
Syifa Kamilah Sophian
01 Both
Both = the two; that one AND
the other one; this one AND
that one

Both can be used as a pronoun


to refer to two things that we
have already mentioned
Both X and Y Both or Both of?
Both + Adjective + and +
Adjective Both (of) + determiner + plural
● He’s both tall and handsome. noun
● I’m both happy and confused ● Both of the parents were
at the same time! nervous.
● Both parents were nervous.
Both + Noun + and + Noun
Both can be used with a singular Both of + Object Pronoun
noun + and + singular noun
● She speaks both English and ● He has invited both us.
Arabic. (incorrect)
● They have both a cat and a ● He has invited both of us.
dog. (correct)
Verb + Object Pronoun + both To be + both
We can use both after a plural Both comes after To Be
object pronoun. (or an auxiliary such as
● I hope they invite us both have or modal verbs).
(= I hope they invite both
of us) ● My sister and I are both
● Do you need them both? ready for the trip.
(= Do you need both of ● We were both happy with
them) our exam results.
Modal verb + both + verb Both + other verbs

● My parents can both


● We both wanted to stay
speak French.
in bed and not go to work.
● They should both try
● They both liked the
harder.
surprise.
● My brothers would both
● My parents both work in
be shocked if they knew
the same building.
the truth.
02 Neither
Neither = not one and not the
other

Neither is a negative word and


is accompanied by an
affirmative singular verb.
Neither X and Y Neither + singular
Neither … nor … is used as a  Neither is noun
used as a
conjunction. It is the opposite of determiner before a single
“Both … and …” If a verb comes
after this phrase, that verb is in
noun.
the singular form ● Neither team wanted to lose.
● That tennis game was very
● Neither John nor Fred
close. Neither player had a
likes doing the dishes. clear advantage.
● I want neither the red shirt ● Neither parent knew about
nor the blue shirt. the accident.
● I neither smoke nor drink.
Neither of + determiner + Neither of + Pronoun
plural noun
You can use Neither of
before a determiner (my, ● The present is for neither of
his, these, the etc.) and a us.
● Neither of them is married.
plural noun. ● Neither of us expected to be
fired.
● Neither of my friends came
to class today.
● Neither of the parents
Neither in short
understood what the baby ● A:responses
I have never been to
was trying to say. Switzerland
● B: Neither have I.
03 Either
Either = any one of the two =
this one or the other one

Either is accompanied by an
affirmative singular verb and is
mostly used in questions or
negative sentences
Either X and Y
Either … or … is used as a
Either + singular
conjunction. It is used to express noun
 Either is used as a
alternatives and or a choice determiner before a single
between two (and sometimes noun.
more) things. It is used a verb in
singular form ● There are only two options
● Either you or John has to and I’m not interested in
finish the report before 5pm. either film.
● You can have either the red ● A: Do you want it ready for
shirt or the blue shirt Thursday or Friday?
● Either you leave the building ● B: Either day is fine for me.
now or I call the security
guards.
Either of + determiner + Either of + Pronoun
plural noun
You can use Either of before ● A: Which photo do you
a determiner (my, his, these, prefer?
● B: I don’t like either of them
the etc.) and a plural noun.
● I think I left my keys and
● We’ve been dating for 6 wallet at the office. I don’t
want to lose either of them.
months and I haven’t met
either of her parents.
● I haven’t read either of
Either in short responses
these books. ● A: I didn’t go to class
yesterday. B: I didn’t either
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