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Grammar PowerPoint Project

EITHER OR versus NEITHER NOR. Grammar PowerPoint Project. EITHER OR VERSUS NEITHER NOR. EITHER OR versus NEITHER NOR. When do I use either or?. Either / or: is used in a sentence when referring to a choice between two possibilities. When do I use neither nor?.

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Grammar PowerPoint Project

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  1. EITHER OR versus NEITHER NOR Grammar PowerPoint Project EITHER OR VERSUS NEITHER NOR EITHER OR versus NEITHER NOR

  2. When do I use either or? • Either / or: is used in a sentence when referring to a choice between two possibilities. When do I use neither nor? • Neither / nor: is used in a sentence in a negative context when you want to say that two or more things are untrue. • Clarify • • Both ''neither'' and ''either'' must be followed by a preposition that is consistent with the meaning and intent of these words. • • Since ''neither'' conveys a negative, it must be matched with the negative preposition ''nor'' whenever it is used a sentence. • -Neither is never paired with “or.” • Since ''either'' denotes a positive and conditional meaning, it must be followed by the positive conditional preposition ''or'' in a sentence. • - Either is never paired with “nor.”

  3. 1. If both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. • Either the father or the mother has to attend the meeting. (Father and mother are singular; so the verb has is singular too) • Neither Leila nor Nancy is going to write the report. (Leila and Nancy are singular; so the verb is is singular too) Singular or plural When using either/or and neither/nor, note the following rules: 2. However, if one of the elements is plural, then use a plural verb. • Either Sue or the girls are going to prepare dinner tonight. (The girls are plural; so the verb is plural too) • Neither the teacher nor the students were in the classroom this morning. (The students are plural; so the verb is plural too)

  4. Not only/but also • When “not only” is followed by “but also” (or simply “but”), make sure the parts that follow each set of words are formatted the same way. • “not only” is followed by “but also” (or “but”) Example: He is not only a great swimmer, but also a great musician. (Good because the sentence uses two noun clauses, which are underlined.)

  5. Test Your Knowledge 1. You can use ___ this computer ___ the other one. Someone must fix them first • Neither/nor • Neither/or • Either/or • Either/nor A is the correct answer • 2. My mother can ___ read ___ write. She is illiterate. • Either/or • Neither/or • Either/nor • Neither/nor D is the correct answer

  6. Test Your Knowledge 3. The girl was neither happy nor sad about her grade. She was content. • Either/nor • Neither/or • Either/or • Neither/nor D is the correct answer • 4. She had to choose to eat _____ the pizza __ pasta. • Neither/or • Either/nor • Neither/nor • Either /or D is the correct answer

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