1. Either...or
Meaning: This conjunction is used to present two
positive options or possibilities. The implication is that one of the two
options will occur, but not both.
Structure:
- Subject
+ either + option 1 + or + option 2
Examples:
- You
can either have tea or coffee.
- She
will either go to the cinema or stay at home.
- Either
John or Mary will lead the team.
2. Neither...nor
Meaning: This conjunction is used to present two
negative options. The implication is that neither of the options is true or
applicable.
Structure:
- Subject
+ neither + option 1 + nor + option 2
Examples:
- I
like neither chocolate nor vanilla.
- He
is neither a good singer nor a good dancer.
- Neither
the teacher nor the students were in the classroom.
Note: When using "neither...nor," the verb
agrees with the subject closest to it.
Example:
- Neither
she nor they are available.
- Neither
he nor his friend is coming.
3. Both...and
Meaning: This conjunction is used to show that two
positive conditions or actions are true simultaneously.
Structure:
- Subject
+ both + option 1 + and + option 2
Examples:
- She
is both intelligent and hardworking.
- We
visited both Paris and London on our trip.
- Both
the manager and the assistant attended the meeting.
Comparison Table
|
Conjunction |
Purpose |
Examples |
|
Either...or |
Presents two choices. |
You can either study or relax. |
|
Neither...nor |
Excludes two options. |
She likes neither tea nor coffee. |
|
Both...and |
Combines two options. |
They are both kind and generous. |
Reading Sample
Title: Weekend Plans
This weekend, Jack and Emma are making plans. Jack can either
stay home or join Emma for a hike. He hasn’t decided yet. Emma, however,
isn’t giving herself many options—she likes neither staying indoors nor
wasting time watching TV. She prefers being active. They’ve discussed going to
the park because it offers both beautiful scenery and exciting
trails. Emma hopes Jack chooses to come along so they can enjoy the day
together.
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