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...