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When do you use Both, Either or Neither? Learn in 3 Minutes.

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Either Or! Grammar Teacher online! Indian English Teacher!

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Write sentences where you utilize all 3 words (both, either neither). You MUST write 10 sentences. Remember to try and make long, well structured sentences. YOU CAN DO IT!

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For this activity you are going to create a podcast, where you can talk about any topic, but you MUST utilize the 3 words we have seen previously.The podcast should last a maximon of 2 minutes and minimum of 1 minute. Once you`ve recorded it you will upload it to youtube, and send the link.

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English Grammar -  both, either, neither | Grammar Training

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EITHER

Either = any one of the two = this one or the other one
Either is accompanied by an affirmative singular verb and is mostly used in questions or negative sentences

Either X or Y

Either … or … is used as a conjunction. It is used to express alternatives and or a choice between two (and sometimes more) things. It is used a verb in singular form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct).

Either you or John has to finish the report before 5pm.

You can have either the red shirt or the blue shirt. (= but not both)

Either you leave the building now or I call the security guards.

Either + singular noun

Either is used as a determiner before a single noun.

There are only two options and I’m not interested in either film.

A: Do you want it ready for Thursday or Friday? B: Either day is fine for me.

Either of + determiner + plural noun

You can use Either of before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

We’ve been dating for 6 months and I haven’t met either of her parents.

I haven’t read either of these books.

I don’t want either of those apples. Do you have one that is not rotten?

Either + of + Pronoun

When using Either + of + object pronoun (you, us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun.

I don’t think he is going to invite either of us.

A: Which photo do you prefer? B: I don’t like either of them

I think I left my keys and wallet at the office. I don’t want to lose either of them.

Either can also be used alone. It means it doesn’t matter which alternative. Sometimes it is accompanied by the pronoun “one”.

A: Would you like a coffee or a tea?

B: Either (one). (= I don’t mind if it’s coffee or tea, both alternatives are fine)

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B1 students from 3rd semester of ELT,  will be able to properly utilize the connectors or determiners through a game where they will have to listen, read and, at some point, speak.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

16

The communicative function of these 3 is to explain the likes and dislikes without the need of saying "I like or dislike...."

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In their most common uses, both, either and neither are  binary connectors or determiners; in other words they are used to associate or to link, either in the affirmative or in the negative, two entities (people, objects, abstractions).

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'both' vs 'either' vs 'neither' - English In A Minute ⏰ #learnenglish #english #englishgrammar

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BOTH
Both = the two; that one AND the other one; this one AND that one

Both can be used as a pronoun to refer to two things that we have already mentioned.

A: Do you want the blue shirt or the red one?
B: I’ll buy both (= the blue shirt AND the red shirt = both shirts)

Both X and Y = not only X but also Y

Both + Adjective + and + Adjective

He’s both tall and handsome.

I’m both happy and confused at the same time!

I have had a long, hard day and I’m both tired and hungry.

Both + Noun + and + Noun

Both can be used with a singular noun + and + singular noun

She speaks both English and Arabic.

They have both a cat and a dog.

He is both an actor and a director.

We can also use Both + plural noun (see more below)

She speaks both languages.

Both or Both of?

Both or Both of can be used without a difference in meaning though Both of is more common in the United States.

Both (of) + determiner + plural noun

You can use Both or Both of before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

Both (of) my friends arrived late to class.

Both of the wheels wobble too much.

A prize was given to both of the players.

When we use Both (without of), we drop the article the.

Both of the parents were nervous.

Both parents were nervous.

Both of + Object Pronoun

When using Both with a plural object pronoun (us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun.

He has invited both us. (incorrect)

He has invited both of us. (correct)

I’ll take both of them. (correct)

I need to speak to both of you. (correct)

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NEITHER

Neither = not one and not the other
Neither is a negative word and is accompanied by an affirmative singular verb.

Neither X nor Y

Neither … nor … is used as a conjunction. It is the opposite of “Both … and …” If a verb comes after this phrase, that verb is in the singular form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct)

Neither John nor Fred likes doing the dishes. (= “Both John and Fred don’t like doing the dishes”)

I want neither the red shirt nor the blue shirt.

I neither smoke nor drink.

Neither + singular noun

Neither is used as a determiner before a single noun.

Neither team wanted to lose.

That tennis game was very close. Neither player had a clear advantage.

Neither parent knew about the accident.

Neither of + determiner + plural noun

You can use Neither of before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

Neither of my friends came to class today.

Neither of the parents understood what the baby was trying to say.

Neither of our cars has enough petrol so we have to take the bus.

Neither of + Pronoun

When using Neither + of + pronoun (you, us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun. (If a verb comes after this phrase then it is in singular form)

The present is for neither of us.

Neither of them is married.

Neither of us expected to be fired.

Neither in short responses

Neither is frequently used as part of a short response when someone says something negative and you agree with them.

A: I have never been to Switzerland

B: Neither have I.

A: I don’t want to go.

B: Neither do I.