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75 Both Either Neither

This document discusses the use of the words "both", "either", and "neither" to talk about two things or people. It provides examples of how to use these words when referring to two nouns, with "of" or without, and when referring to two people as "both of them", "either of them", or "neither of them". The document also includes exercises for the reader to practice using these words in sentences.

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75 Both Either Neither

This document discusses the use of the words "both", "either", and "neither" to talk about two things or people. It provides examples of how to use these words when referring to two nouns, with "of" or without, and when referring to two people as "both of them", "either of them", or "neither of them". The document also includes exercises for the reader to practice using these words in sentences.

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Both / either / neither (Molemmat/ joko/ kumpikaan )

A. We use both/either/neither to talk about two things or people

- Rosa has two children. Both are married. (= both


children)
- A: Do you like classical music or pop music?
B: Both. ( = classical and pop )
- Would you like tea or coffee? You can have either. (=
tea or coffee)
- A: Do you want to go to the movies or a concert?
B: Neither. I want to stay home. (neither = not the
movies or a concert)

B. both/either/neither + noun:
Both + plural both windows / books / children ,
either etc.
either window / book / child, etc.
+
singular neither window / book / child,
- neither
Ann has two sisters etc.and a brother. Both sisters are
married.
- Last year I went to Miami and Atlanta. I liked both
cities very much.
- I read two books, but neither book was very
interesting.
- There are two ways from here to the station. You can
go either way.
C. both/either/neither of. .
both* neither
either
of
.
the those / these..
my / your / Toms,etc..
- I like both of those pictures.*
- Both of Anns sisters are married.*
- I havent read either of these books.
- Neither of my parents is Mexican.
* You can also say both the.. / both those / both my ,
etc. ( without of ) :
both of those pictures or
both those pictures. Both of
Anns sisters or Both Anns
sisters.

.
D. both of them / neither of us, etc.
both* the
- Ann has two sisters. Both of them
either m
are married.
of us - Tom and I didnt eat anything.
neither you Neither of us was hungry.
- Who are those two men? I dont
know either of them.

Exercises

Put in both / either / neither.

1. Ann has two sisters and a brother. .. sisters


are married.
2. There are two pictures on the wall. I dont like
.. of them.
3. It is a very good tennis match. ... players
are playing well.
4. It isnt a good tennis match. ... player is
playing well.
5. Is your friend Canadian or American? .
shes Australian.
6. We went away for two days. But the weather wasnt very
good. It rained . days.
7. I have two newspapers. Which one do you want?
. It doesnt matter which
one.
8. I always invite Jack and Linda to my party, but
. of them come.
9. Do you go to work by car or by bus?
...................................... . I always walk.
10. Which jacket do you prefer, this one or that one? I dont
like of them.
11. Do you work or are you a student? .. . I
have a job, but I study too.
12. Ann and I didnt know the time because ....
of us had a watch.
Write sentences for the pictures. Use Both.. and Neither..
1. Both hands are empty.
2.
. are
open.
3.
...wearing
a hat.
4.
...
cameras.
5. ... to
the airport.
6.
. is
right.
A man and a woman answered some questions.
Write sentences with both / neither of them.

1. Are you married? No No


2. Home old are 2 21
3. Are you a Yes Yes
student?
4. DO you have a N NO
car?Where do you
5. o
Bosto Boston
6. Do you like fish? Yes Yes
7. Are you interested No No
in politics?
8. Can you play the Yes Yes
piano?
9. Do you smoke? N No
o
1. Neither of them is married.
2. Both of them are 21.
3
students.
4
a car.
5

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