Azar 12th, Don't be skeptical!

Question 1

skeptic (n)

Answer 1

People say it can cure colds, but I’m a skeptic.

Question 2

Skeptical (adj)

Answer 2

I’m a bit skeptical about his chances of success.

Question 3

break down

Answer 3

My car broke down in the middle of nowhere.

Question 4

quantifier (n)

Answer 4

a word or phrase that is used before a noun to show the amount of it that is being considered:

Question 5

leave (v)

Answer 5

I left my phone at home.

Question 6

We can use both/either/neither + noun

Answer 6

I like both cars.
You can park on either side of the street.
Neither parent was at the meeting.

Question 7

We can use both (of) / either of / neither of + the/these/my/her/Peter’s/etc. + noun

Answer 7

Both (of) your parents are really nice.
Either of those two dates is perfect for the wedding. (=We can choose one or the other)
Neither of the tennis players had a great game.

Question 8

We can use both/either/neither alone, without a noun.

Answer 8

A: Do you speak French or Spanish? B: I speak both.
A: Do you want tea or coffee? B: Either. I don’t mind.
A: Which car do you prefer? B: Neither. I think both of them are horrible.

Question 9

Use either and neither a singular verb.

Answer 9

Either candidate is good.
Neither of the candidates is good.

Question 10

(not) either= neither.

Answer 10

I don’t like either of the options. = I like neither of the options.

Question 11

The word neither is negative, so we use it with positive verbs.

Answer 11

Neither John nor Paula can come.