BOTH, EITHER NEITHER by DIANA MELISA SALOME CHAVEZ https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j ENGLISH LEARNING en-us 2019-10-10 19:09:33 UTC 2023-03-08 14:03:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f970.png WHAT IS ¨BOTH¨? 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381803 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)
]]> 2019-10-10 19:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381803 EXPLINATION 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381804 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).]]> 2019-10-10 19:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381804 OBJECTIVE & GENERAL INFORMATION 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381805 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...."
]]> 2019-10-10 19:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396381805 WHAT IS "NEITHER" 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396389799 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.
]]> 2019-10-10 19:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396389799 WHAT IS "EITHER" 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/396390010 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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]]> 2019-10-13 18:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397146645 QUIZZ 1 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397146817 2019-10-13 18:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397146817 Activity 1 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397162566 2019-10-13 19:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397162566 Activity 2 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397170644 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!]]> 2019-10-13 20:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397170644 Activity 3 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397171522 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. ]]> 2019-10-13 20:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/397171522 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398260927 Please read the rubric to know how you are being evaluated for both the podcast and your class performance. ]]> 2019-10-16 02:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398260927 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261492 2019-10-16 02:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261492 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261760 2019-10-16 02:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261760 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261913 2019-10-16 02:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398261913 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262015 2019-10-16 02:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262015 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262160 2019-10-16 02:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262160 18120li https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262242 2019-10-16 02:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/18120li/myrq8h5arz2j/wish/398262242