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Both / Either / Neither

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𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 indicates two out of a group of two. 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 ... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 refers to things or people together.
𝐄𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 indicates one out of a group of two. 𝐄𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ... 𝐨𝐫 connect things which are the same types.
𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 indicates zero out of a group of two. 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ... 𝐨𝐫 is use to connect the same kind of word or phrase in the sentence.
Both (both ... and) Either (either ... or) Neither (neither ... nor)
I can be both mother and business woman. You can either come with me now or walk home. Neither his brother nor his wife is very tall.

Exercises - Both / Either / Neither

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  • 1) Neither me, or nor both him.


  • 2) Both Either Neither Tom nor Caroline worked for that company.


  • 3) Both Either Neither of them told me about this.


  • 4) I can speak neither either both English and German.


  • 5) Do you want either both neither chocolate or chips?


  • 6) Either Both Neither he nor her sister has been here.


  • 7) Neither Either Both candidate is a good option.


  • 8) Jim and John both neither either went to the party.


  • 9) Either him, or nor both me.


  • 10) She didn't like neither either both of them.


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