Both means "one and the other"
We use both.......and......... to emphasize a combination of two nouns, etc.
Examples
a. Both Remy and Amanda are successful women.
b. Both Chan and Chang can speak English.
c. Both windows are closed.
d. Both hotels are very good.
e. Both San Diego and New York are very beautiful cities.
Neither means 'not one and not the other'. It is used in positive structure but the meaning is negative.
a. Neither players played well.
b. Neither of the girls wanted to go to the game.
c....
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Not Only But Also Rules
Posted by Unknown in: English Learning
We use "not only but also" to give more information.
Most
people use "both...and" and "not only...but also..." in the same way
and they tend to exchange them without making any necessary changes in
the subject verb agreement though it's wrong.
Subject – Verb Agreement
Whether to use a singular verb or a plural one depends on the second part (but...also / as well). See subject verb agreement in general.
For Example:
Not only John but also Peter ---- come to the meeting.
A) have B) has
As "Peter"...
Either-or Netheir-nor Usage
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Either.....or
We use either....or to indicate that there are two possibilities/alternatives. It is also implied that only one of the two will happen but not both.
You either pay me or I will sue you.
(Pay me and no suing happens)
(If no pay, then suing happens)
Examples
a. Either come with me or stay home.
b. Either do your homework or go to bed.
c. You may either watch TV or listen to music.
d. We will either go fishing or camping.
e. The journalist will have an interview either with the president or the prime minister.
Neither.....nor
Neither...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
State Bank of India Recruitment 2014 – Apply Online for Sr Executive Posts
Posted by Unknown in: Jobs 7 Comments
State Bank of India, India's
largest and leading commercial Bank, is looking for qualified and experienced
candidate for the position of Senior
Executive (Compliance) on contractual basis at its Corporate Centre, Mumbai.
...
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
The Most Important Interview Questions And Sample Answers
Posted by Unknown in: Interview Tips
Tell me a Little about Yourself?
Why should I hire you?
What's your greatest strength?
What's your biggest weakness?
Why do you want to work at our company?
Can you work under pressure?
How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
What are your goals?
How much salary do you expect?
...
Friday, 3 October 2014
Indo Tibetan Border Police Force Recruitment
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ITBPF was raised on 24 Oct,1962.Presently ITBP is deployed on border guarding duties from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh covering 3488 km of Indo-China Border and manning Border Outposts on altitudes raging from 9000’ to 18700’ in the Western,Middle and Eastern Sector of the Indo-China Border
...
Best Exam Tips To Pass Any Examination
Posted by Unknown in: Exam Tips
Exam Tips
There is no magic formula that can ensure you do well in
exams. Pressure can motivate you, but if it’s getting to you, you can do something
about that. Effective study before the exam is important. There are also
strategies you can employ on the day to help you do as well as possible and
stay on–track through the exam itself.
Obstacles
to Academic Success
Before proceeding any further, first of all let’s see what the
main...