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grammar question
how to use either or and neither nor plaese put them in sentences in order to understand them . also how to use only and does its position in the sentence could change the meaning??
10 paź 2010 08:03
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Use of Neither
Neither... nor
Neither... nor is equivalent to not... either... or.
Neither Mike nor Lisa will be there.
He speaks neither English nor French.
We brought neither coffee nor tea.
I will neither help you nor go to my room.
Neither can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:
Neither of them is ready.
Neither one of them is ready.
Neither of us has any money.
Neither one of us has any money.
Neither is used like not... either.
I don't speak French.
Neither do I.
(informal): Me neither.
He isn't ready to go.
Neither are we.
Either means one, neither means none, and not either equals neither. Or goes with either and nor goes with neither.
10 października 2010
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How to use the word Either
Either... Or
Either... or is used to offer a choice between two possibilities:
Either Mike or Lisa will be there.
Either you leave me alone or I will call the police.
We should bring either coffee or tea.
You can either help us or go to your room.
Either can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:
Either of us could do it
Either one of us could do it
Either of you should know
Either one of you should know
Not... either... or denies both possibilities:
I don't think either Mike or Lisa will be there.
He doesn't speak either English or French.
Not... either is used after a negative statement.
I don't speak French.
You don't either.
He isn't ready to go.
We aren't either.
10 października 2010
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This is a dictionary definition of the word "only".
adjective.
1. Alone in kind or class; sole: an only child; the only one left.
2. Standing alone by reason of superiority or excellence.
adverb
1. Without anyone or anything else; alone: room for only one passenger.
2.
a. At the very least: If you would only come home. The story was only too true.
b. And nothing else or more: I only work here.
3. Exclusively; solely: facts known only to us.
4.
a. In the last analysis or final outcome: actions that will only make things worse.
b. With the final result; nevertheless: received a raise only to be laid off.
5.
a. As recently as: called me only last month.
b. In the immediate past: only just saw them.
conjunction.
1. Were it not that; except.
2.
a. With the restriction that; but: You may go, only be careful.
b. However; and yet: The merchandise is well made, only we can't use it
10 października 2010
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You can have either tea or coffee.
You can live either here or there.
Either you shut up or I'll kick your ass.
Neither...nor.... = the negative, and is rarely used.
He likes neither bananas nor oranges = He doesn't like bananas or oranges.
Neither McDonalds nor Burger King do healthy food.
10 października 2010
it is something called a specific feature,every language has its own magic!, so
what about this :
"Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds"
by Buddha
it is my favourite example to express different between either & neither!
put either/or this time and, see what is the meaning!.
hope that helped!
12 października 2010
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