How to use

'either', 'neither' and 'both'

How to use 'either', 'neither' and both

"Either" and "or" are used to present a choice between two options. For example, "I can either go to the movies or stay at home."

"Neither" and "nor" are used to present a negative choice between two options. For example, "I neither want to go to the movies nor stay at home."

"Both" is used to indicate that two things are true or happening. For example, "I want to both go to the movies and stay at home."

It's also possible to use "either," "neither," and "nor" in combination with "or" and "nor" to present multiple choices. For example, "I can either go to the movies, stay at home, or do something else." "I neither want to go to the movies nor stay at home, nor do something else."

It's important to remember that "either" and "neither" are followed by singular verb forms, and "or" and "nor" are coordinating conjunctions.

"Either you can come with me or you can stay here." In this sentence, the speaker is offering a choice between two options: coming with them or staying where they are.
"Neither the rain nor the snow will stop us from going on our trip." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that two negative things (the rain and the snow) will not prevent them from going on their trip.
"I both want to go to the concert and meet up with my friends later." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that two things are true for them: they want to go to the concert and meet up with their friends later.
"You can either take the bus or the train to get to the city." In this sentence, the speaker is giving a choice between two options for transportation: taking the bus or the train.
"Neither my sister nor my brother will be able to come to the party." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that two negative things are true: neither their sister nor their brother will be able to come to the party.
"I want to do both the hike and the bike ride this weekend." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they want to do two things this weekend: the hike and the bike ride.

It's important to note that the subject should be consistent with the verb tense in the sentence, you can use "neither" and "either" with singular nouns and verbs and "nor" and "or" as coordinating conjunctions. Also, "both" is usually used with "and" and "and" is used to connect two or more words, phrases or clauses together.

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How to use

'either', 'neither' and 'both'

How to use 'either', 'neither' and both

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