1. Either can also be followed by (one) of + group of two: • Either of us could do it. • Either one of us could do it. • Either of you sh...
1. Either can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:
• Either of us could do it.
• Either one of us could do it.
• Either of you should know.
• Either one of you should know.
2. Either… or
Either… or is used to offer a choice between two possibilities:
• Either John or Sophia will be there.
• We should bring either tea or coffee.
3. Not… either… or denies both possibilities:
• I don’t think either John or Sophia will be there.
4. Not… either is used after a negative statement.
• I don’t speak English. You don’t either.
How to Use NEITHER
1. Neither can also be followed by (one) of + group of two:
• Neither of them is ready.
• Neither one of them is ready.
• Neither of us has any money.
• Neither one of us has any money.
2. Neither…nor
Neither… nor is equivalent to not… either… or.
• Neither John nor Sophia will be there.
• We brought neither tea nor coffee.
3. Neither is used like not… either.
• I don’t speak English. Neither do I – (informal): Me neither.
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