What is the rule for either or and neither nor?
Either/Or, Neither/Nor Both choices are used during comparisons of two things, but the difference is: Either/or is used when making a positive decision between two or more things. Neither/nor is used when the choice is negative or the person wants to say that more than one thing is not true.
Is neither of both correct?
We use a singular verb with neither and neither of. Neither day was suitable. Neither of the days was suitable. We use both with a plural noun.
How do you use either and neither in sentences and give examples?
Either and neither are used in negative sentences to mean “too.” (1) I can’t come to the party. I can’t either. Neither can I.
How do we use neither?
Neither allows us to make a negative statement about two people or things at the same time. Neither goes before singular countable nouns. We use it to say ‘not either’ in relation to two things. Neither can be pronounced /ˈnaɪðə(r)/ or /ˈni:ðə(r)/.
Do You Say Me neither or me either?
Neither is grammatically correct. Both indicate agreement in response to something said by another speaker. “Me neither” indicates agreement with a negative statement; “me either” indicates agreement with a positive statement. “Me either” is almost exclusively an American expression.
How do you use neither?
Neither is usually used with a singular verb, as in “Neither one is here.” But sometimes, especially when a prepositional phrase with a plural in it comes between neither and the verb, a plural verb is used, as in “Neither of those are going to work.”
How do you use neither/nor example?
Neither/Nor Examples
- I neither speak Spanish nor understand it.
- He likes neither apples nor oranges.
- You neither know how to sing nor how to dance.
- Sean neither drives a car, nor does he have a car.
- My new dress is neither short nor long; it is the right length.
- Our teacher speaks neither loudly nor softly.
Is it neither of us or either of us?
‘Neither of us’ is understood as ‘neither one of us’ and is treated as singular. From the Commnet “Guide to Grammar and Writing”: The pronouns neither and either are singular and require singular verbs even though they seem to be referring, in a sense, to two things. Neither of the two traffic lights is working.
How can I use neither in a sentence?
Some other examples of neither being used correctly are: We have two dogs, neither one can sit. Jenny didn’t go to the park, neither did Jane. Neither Ben nor Max will talk to the other.
Can I use me either?
Both “me neither” and “me either” are acceptable usage in informal writing and speaking, and unacceptable in formal communication. Neither is grammatically correct. Both indicate agreement in response to something said by another speaker.
What is the rule of neither?
How is neither used in a sentence?
Neither can be used in the following ways: as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said: I can’t play tennis, but neither can you. as a conjunction with nor (connecting two words or phrases): Neither Simon nor Sally can swim. He was neither as slim nor as healthy as I was.
Does either mean two?
When used as a conjunction, “either” implies one of two or more elements. However, if it’s an adjective (meaning “one and/or the other”) or a pronoun (meaning “the one or the other”), then “either” implies one of two only.