Grammar Worksheet: Either...Or / Neither...Nor

Fill in the blank: It might rain tomorrow, ______ it might not.

• Or

• Nor

• Either

• Neither

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Or' because the sentence presents two alternatives: either it will rain or it won't rain. 'Nor' and 'Neither' are used for negative statements, which do not fit here.

The hat was (a)   too large, (b)   too small. I was the right size.

• Either, or

• Neither, nor

• Or, nor

• Nor, or

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither, nor' because it indicates that the hat was not too large and not too small, while 'Either, or' suggests a choice between two options, which doesn't fit the context.

(a)   of the movies were interesting. They were both boring.

• Interesting

• Boring

• Exciting

• Dull

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither' because it indicates that both movies were not interesting. 'Either' suggests one of them was interesting, which contradicts the statement that they were both boring.

Fill in the blank: ______ of my friends could come to the party. They were both sick.

• Either

• Neither

• Or

• Nor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither' because it indicates that none of the classmates could come to the party, aligning with the context that both were sick.

Which coffee shop do I not like?

• Either

• Neither

• Or

• Nor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'either' because it indicates a preference against one of the two options. The sentence implies that the speaker dislikes one of the two coffee shops, making 'either' the appropriate word to use.

Fill in the blanks: ______ cats ______ dogs can come in the restaurant.

• Either, or

• Neither, nor

• Or, nor

• Nor, or

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither, nor' because it indicates that both cats and dogs are not allowed in the restaurant. 'Either, or' suggests a choice, which is incorrect in this context.

What word fits in the sentence: 'I want _______ tea or coffee.'?

• either

• neither

• or

• nor

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'neither' because it is used to indicate that none of the options (tea or coffee) are desired. The phrase 'I want neither tea nor coffee' correctly conveys that the speaker does not want either option.

Is the cat or the dog outside?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither' because it is used to indicate that not one of the two subjects (the cat and the dog) is outside. 'Either' suggests one or the other, which does not fit the context.

Match the following sentences with the correct conjunctions.

• You can have ___ cake or ice cream.

• nor

• He is smart ___ hardworking.

• and

• He likes neither tea ___ coffee.

• either

• She will not sing ___ dance.

• neither

'______ the teacher or the students were late.'

• Either

• Neither

• Or

• Nor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Neither' because it is used to indicate that both the teacher and the students were not late. 'Either' and 'Or' suggest a choice, while 'Nor' is used in negative constructions but does not fit here.