How to use Neither ,nor and Either,or
New learners always face difficulties and remain confused while using the above
Co relative conjunctions.
1. Uses of Neither … Nor
Neither … nor is a correlative conjunction in English language .some grammar experts say these are Structures used in their language.
Neither ,Nor are used to connect two negative alternatives. It means “not this and not that.”
we use them for:
(a) To show two negative choices
It indicates that both options are rejected.
Examples:
Neither father nor my teacher was agree .
Neither they came nor called me .
Neither the teacher nor the students solved the question
(b) Subject–verb agreement rule
The verb agrees with the nearest subject (the noun closest to the verb).
Examples:
Neither the Coach nor the captain was ready.
Neither the captain nor the players are ready.
(c) After negative statements (formal style)
Used to continue a negative idea.
Examples:
He did not apologize, and neither did he explain his position.
She does not like noise, nor does she tolerate rudeness.
2. Uses of Either … Or
Either … or is also a correlative conjunction used to show a choice between two possibilities. It means “one or the other.”
(a) To express a choice
It shows that one of the two options is possible or acceptable.
Examples:
You may select either a bag or shoes. ( Means select one item )
Either he will call today or he will visit us the next week.
She wants to study either engineering or bio chemistry.
(b) Subject–verb agreement rule
Like “neither…nor,” the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
Examples:
Either the teacher or the students are responsible.
Either the students or the teacher is responsible.
( Take care of singularity or plurality in the. Sentence)
(c) In negative sentences (informal use)
“Either” can replace “too” in negative sentences.
Examples:
I am not happy.
I am not happy either.
We don't use , I am not happy too
Too here does not give sense.
I don’t like this movie, and she doesn’t like it either.
He didn’t pass the test, and I didn’t either.
Let us practice:
Fill in the blanks with Neither ,nor,either. Or
________ Maria ________ Her teacher attended the seminar.
You may take ________ the red pen ________ the blue one.
________ the principal ________ the teachers were informed about the meeting.
She can speak ________ English ________ French fluently.
________ the bus ________ the train is available at this hour.
He likes ________ coffee ________ tea in the morning.
________ my brother ________ my sister has completed the assignment.
You must choose ________ honesty ________ dishonesty.
________ the manager ________ the employees are responsible for the error.
I did not call them, and they did not call me ________.
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