Grammar aspect: neither nor either or.ppt

Grammatical sturcture

1. Grammar PowerPoint Project
EITHER OR VERSUS NEITHER
NOR

2. •Either / or: is used in a sentence when referring to a choice
between two possibilities.
• Neither / nor: is used in a sentence in a negative context when
you want to say that two or more things are untrue.
Clarify
• Both ''neither'' and ''either'' must be followed by a preposition that is
consistent with the meaning and intent of these words.
• Since ''neither'' conveys a negative, it must be matched with the
negative preposition ''nor'' whenever it is used a sentence.
-Neither is never paired with “or.”
•Since ''either'' denotes a positive and conditional meaning, it must be
followed by the positive conditional preposition ''or'' in a sentence.
- Either is never paired with “nor.”

3. Singular or plural
When using either/or and neither/nor, note the following rules:
1. If both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too.
• Either the father or the mother has to attend the meeting. (Father
and mother are singular; so the verb has is singular too)
• Neither Leila nor Nancy is going to write the report. (Leila
and Nancy are singular; so the verb is is singular too)
2. However, if one of the elements is plural, then use a plural verb.
• Either Sue or the girls are going to prepare dinner tonight. (The girls
are plural; so the verb is plural too)
• Neither the teacher nor the students were in the classroom this
morning. (The students are plural; so the verb is plural too)

4. Not only/but also
•When “not only” is followed by “but also” (or simply “but”), make sure the
parts that follow each set of words are formatted the same way.
•“not only” is followed by “but also” (or “but”)
Example: He is not only a great swimmer, but also a great musician. (Good
because the sentence uses two noun clauses, which are underlined.)

5. Test Your Knowledge
1. You can use ___ this computer ___ the other one. Someone must fix them first
a.Neither/nor
b.Neither/or
c.Either/or
d.Either/nor
2. My mother can ___ read ___ write. She is illiterate.
a.Either/or
b.Neither/or
c.Either/nor
d.Neither/nor
A is the correct answer
D is the correct answer

6. Test Your Knowledge
3. The girl was ___ happy ___ sad about her grade. She was content.
a.Either/nor
b.Neither/or
c.Either/or
d.Neither/nor
4. She had to choose to eat _____ the pizza __ pasta.
a.Neither/or
b.Either/nor
c.Neither/nor
d.Either /or
D is the correct answer
D is the correct answer