2. Here are some rules to
remember when using
neither/nor or either/or.
Either = can be this OR that
Neither = can NOT be this
and also NOT that.
3. We often use neither with 'nor’
• Neither Alan nor Natalie drive a race car.
• Neither the boy nor the girls are coming to the play.
• Be careful not to use neither with another negative e.g.
I don’t want neither chocolate nor chips.WRONG !
• I want neither chocolate nor chips. RIGHT
We cannot have a double negative!
4. • Either is used with 'or' e.g.
.
• Do you want either chocolate or crisps?
• Either Tom or George must wash the dishes.
5. • Choose the correct pair (either / or , neither / nor).
1. In this game, you __ win __ lose. It depends on your video game
skills.
2. ___ Sue ___ Sara will help you with your homework. They are
both busy at the moment.
3. This is my offer. You ___ take it ___ leave it.
4. I will eat ______ a cookie ____ a slice of cake, since don’t like
sweets.
5. When I go to the restaurant, I always eat ___ fish ___ roast
chicken. These are my favorite meals.
6. His father believed ___ his son ___ his son’s friend. He thought
that both were lying.
7. ___ you return the money you had stolen ____ I'll call the police.
8. My mom can ___ read ___ write. She is illiterate.
9. I will ______ go to the park ____ play inside. It depends on the
weather.
10. My best friend will _______ leave her room _____ go to school
since she is feeling sick.
