Marvin
Is it possible to use a neither ... nor construction with the same subject?
Correct example:
1. I don't see it as a good idea, nor do I believe that it's even possible.
Doubtful examples:
2. Neither I see it as a good idea, nor do I believe that it's even possible.
3. I neither see it as a good idea nor believe that it's even possible.
Does the second example sound right to you? If so, which one is better the 1st or 2nd? I just realized that I might have been making wrong sentences for a while. What about example 3? Does it sound good?
2019年11月25日 01:37
回答 · 3
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#1 is correct. You use this construct when you want to place an extra emphasis on the 2nd part.
Otherwise, if you want to treat the part preceding the 'nor' with equal stress/emphasis as the part after the 'nor' than you would not use this construct. You'd say something like, "I don't see it as a good idea or that it's even possible". This 2nd form is probably more common.
2. Neither DO I see it as a good idea, nor do I believe that it's even possible. ('do' needed)
3. I neither see it as a good idea nor believe that it's even possible. (correct)
#3 is slightly better than #2.
2019年11月25日
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