Neithernor when two subjects are joined by neithernor or eitheror, choosing the right. Are you confused by words such as too, either, neither, and so. Ive never been on a roller coaster before, and she hasnt either. Neither means not one nor the other of two can you use either and neither correctly. Choose so or too for each sentence and the correct helping or modal verb for each sentence. Eitheror neithernor either or used when referring to a choice between two possibilities. Printable and online exercises neither nor, either, too, so, but grammar worksheet with answers. Either or english grammar today cambridge dictionary. Oct 15, 2012 are you confused by words such as too, either, neither, and so. Complete the sentences by using too, so, either, or neither and the given words.
This underscores just how important it is to use the correct word, since failing to do so could drastically change the meaning of a sentence. English grammar online practice test either, neither, too 1 selftest esl printables grammar tests vocabulary training listening comprehension reading comprehension other esl tools. Neither the dress nor the shoes are appropriate for the party. The verb changes in the same way as with so do i and neither do i remember you need a negative verb with either. Fill in the blanks with so, nor, neither, but, too, or either. The verb in a sentence containing or, eitheror, neithernor agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it. Pdf the structure of the lamnso proverb researchgate.
Do the following examples on the board with the students to check they understand what to do. We use either before the first of two alternatives specified. It is similar to using too at the end of a sentence. Exercise 6 for responses expressing your similar attitude in constructions with so, either, neither. Either the father or the mother has to attend the meeting. So, too, neither and either so do i and neither do i download this explanation in pdf here. I use so do i to say that a positive sentence is also true for me. Similarity lewis bites his fingernails, and so does springer. The english words either vs neither can cause some problems for native and nonnative speakers of english. Neither nor when two subjects are joined by neither nor or either or, choosing the right. Subjects that are joined by eitheror, neithernor use a singular verb. For example, given that i dont like football i dont like basketball which of the following are correct. Sometimes you can use either one and sometimes you have to choose either one or the other, but neither one is very difficult.
So, too, neither and either perfect english grammar. We can either eat now or after the show its up to you 2. You would hardly ever see a cat walking outside of the house with its master. Do you ever agree with an opinion that you really dont share. The language of the nso people contains an inexhaustible basket of. Printable online exercise neither do i, so do i, me neither, me too, i dont either, so was i. Janes bag wasnt where she had left it, so nor neither but too either was it anywhere else in the house. When someone expresses a statement, we can simply use phrases like me neither, neither do i, nor can cats, james doesnt either, so does my dad etc. Use neither for negative sentences when you talk about two things or people. This is a worksheet for teaching or revising agreement tags at intermediate level. Singular if both subjects are singular, the verb is singular too. Test your understanding with this grammar exercise.
Either or used in a sentence in the affirmative sense when referring to a choice between two possibilities. It is similar to using at the end of a sentence, although neither is more commonly used, especially in spoken english. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Either, neither and both english grammar exercises and tests. When they act as pronouns either means one or the other while neither indicates not one or the other both these roads go to rome. The auxiliary or to behave needs to agree with the verb tense in the original statement. Tooso neithereither to express agreement in english to use affirmative sentences too so and the negative use either neither. Understanding and supporting emerging l2 writing in adults with little to no. I have two daughters, their names are phoebe and hannah. So neither either too short answers fill in the blanks with so, nor. So too neither either exercise 1 perfect english grammar.
Combine the following pairs of sentences using eitheror or neithernor. Only your cousin dozie knows who killed your brother nonso. So neither either so so is used to show agreement with positive statements. Rules additions are clauses or short sentences that follow a statement. Complete the sentences with the correct form of either, neither, too, so. I use so do i to say that a positive sentence is also true for me, and i use neither do i to say that a negative sentence is also true for me. Either, neither, so, too how to agree and disagree in. Grandmama told you the snake was called the echi eteka tomorrow is too far. Neither chris nor her assistant was at the meeting. There were two dresses and not one of them fitted her. Choose either or neither for each sentence and the correct helping or modal verb for each sentence. Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2008 answers 1 a.
A neither b all c none 5 would you like a hamburger or a cheeseburger. Non of the three verbs modifies the other, neither is any a subordinate to another. Pdf on jan 1, 2015, constantine lendzemo yuka and others. May 30, 2017 we use either before the first of two alternatives specified. Such proverbs are meant to either remind the audience of the natural turn of. Match the correct short answer with the positive or negative statement. They express similarity to or contrast with the information in the statement. How to use either, neither, or and nor kaplan blog. From the american copy editors society a tricky agreement problem. Communicate through the use of phrases so do i neither do i during daily activities to. Chris wasnt at the meeting and neither was her assistant. Choose so or too for each sentence and the correct helping or modal verb for each. Put in so i or neither i, choosing which auxiliary verb you need. Neither nor used in a sentence in the negative sense when you want to say that two or more things are not true.
For all those instances when either and neither behave like pronouns, the structure of the sentence would be. When using either or and neither nor, note the following rules. This is used to show agreement and how you or someone else is similar with a negative statement that the first person said. Neither my mother nor my father went to university. This is a free beginner english grammar quiz and esl worksheet. If both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. Either my sister or my brother is going to get their own bedroom, but i still have to share. Eitheror 59 precluding the possibility that a more re. Learn english with lets talk free english lessons 409,100 views. Students are asked to decide if they should employ so or neither and complete the sentences using the pronouns nouns in brackets. He either washes the clothes himself or asks her to wash them. Despite being just a single letter apart from each other, the two words either vs. A speaking activity to practice expressing agreement.