both / both of neither / neither of either / either of Flashcards
We use both/neither/either for (…) things.
two
You can use both/neither/either with a (…)
noun
(both books, neither book etc.).
Both = (…) (…); (…) one (…) the (…) one; (…) one (…) (…) one
Both can be used as a pronoun to (…) to (…) things that we have already (…).
—-A: Do you want the blue shirt or the red one?
—-B: I’ll buy both (= the blue shirt (…) the red shirt = both shirts)
the
two
that
AND
other
this
AND
that
refer
two
mentioned
AND
Both X and Y = (…) (…) X but (…) Y
not
only
also
He’s both tall and handsome.
Both + (…) + and + (…)
Adjective
Adjective
They have both a cat and a dog.
Both can be used with a (…) noun + and + (…) noun
She speaks both languages.
We can also use Both + (…) noun
singular
singular
plural
Both or Both of can be used (…) a difference in meaning
without
Both (of) my friends arrived late to class.
You can use Both or Both of before a (…) (my, his, these, the etc.) and a (…) noun.
determiner
plural
Verb + (…) + both
We can use both (…) a (…) (…).
I hope they invite us both (= I hope they invite both (…) us)
Object pronoun
after
plural
object pronoun
of
Both comes after (…) (or an (…) such as have or (…) verbs).
1We were both happy with our exam results.
2My parents can both speak French.
To Be
auxiliary
modal
1:nosotros dos ,2:mis dos padres
Neither = (…) (…) (…) (…) the (…)
Neither is a (…) word and is accompanied by an (…) (…) verb.
not
one
and
not
other
negative
affirmative
singular
Neither … nor … is used as a conjunction. It is the opposite of “(…) … (…) …” If a verb comes after this phrase, that verb is in the (…) form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct)
Neither John nor Fred likes doing the dishes. (= “(…) John (…) Fred don’t like doing the dishes”)
Both
and
singular
Both
and
Neither is used as a (…) before a (…) noun.
Neither team wanted to lose.
determiner
single
Neither / either (…) + (…) + (…) noun
You can use Neither / either (…) before a (…) (my, his, these, the etc.) and a (…) noun.
Neither (..) my friends came to class today.
I haven’t been to either (…) those restaurants.
of
determiner
plural
of
determiner
plural
of
of
When using Neither / Both / Either + (..) + (..) (you, us, them), we need the preposition (..) before that (..). (If a verb comes after this phrase then it is in (..) or (…) / (…) / (…) form)
Neither (…) them is at home. or Neither (…) them are at home.
He has invited both us. (incorrect)
He has invited both (…) us. (correct)
…, but either (…) them knew.
of
pronoun
OF
pronoun
singular
plural
plural
singular
of
of
of
of
Neither is frequently used as part of a short response when someone says something (…) and you (…) with them.
A: I have never been to Switzerland
B: Neither have I.
negative
agree
Neither can also be used (…).
A: Would you like a blue tie or a green tie?
B: Neither. (= Neither tie)
alone
Neither vs. Either
You can use Either with a (…) verb to replace Neither with a (…) verb
I have (…) time nor money
I don’t have (…) time or money.
negative
positive
neither
either
Either = (…) (…) (…) = (…) one (…) (…) one
Either is accompanied by an (…) verb and is mostly used in (…) or (…) sentences
any
one
of the two
this
or
the other
singular
questions
negative
Either … or … is used as a conjunction. It is used to express (…) and or a choice (…) (…) (and sometimes (…)) things. It is used a verb in (…) form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct).
Either you or John has to finish the report before 5pm.
alternatives
between
two
more
singular
Either is used as a determiner before a (…) noun.
There are only two options and I’m not interested in either film.
single
Either can also be used (…). It means it doesn’t matter which alternative. Sometimes it is accompanied by the pronoun “(…)”.
A: Would you like a coffee or a tea?
B: Either ((…)). (= I don’t mind if it’s coffee or tea, (…) alternatives are fine)
alone
one
one
both
Either in short responses
Either can be used at the end of a (…) sentence when you (…) with something (…) someone else has said. It is similar to meaning (…) and ALSO (which are used in (…) sentences).
A: I wasn’t thirsty. B: I wasn’t either. (You cannot say “I wasn’t (…)”)
negative
agree
negative
TOO
affirmative
too