Either, Or, Neither, Nor

Identify the incorrect sentence: 'Both of boys like hamburgers.'

• Both boys like hamburgers.

• Both of the boys likes hamburgers.

• Both of boys likes hamburger.

• Both of the boys like hamburgers.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the difference between 'either' and 'both'?

• 'Either' refers to one of two options, while 'both' refers to two options together.

• 'Either' refers to two options together, while 'both' refers to one of two options.

• 'Either' is used for more than two options, while 'both' is used for exactly two options.

• 'Either' and 'both' are interchangeable terms with no significant difference.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What does 'neither' mean?

• It indicates that at least one option is true.

• It is used to express a choice between two options.

• 'Neither' is used to indicate that none of the options or possibilities are true or applicable.

• It means one of the options is not applicable.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank: 'Do ____ of you have any money I can borrow?'

• either

• neither

• both

• some

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank: 'In this game, you ____ win ____ lose.'

• either...or

• neither...nor

• both...and

• whether...or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How do you use 'neither...nor' in a sentence?

• You can use 'neither...nor' to indicate that two things are not true, e.g., 'Neither my brother nor my sister likes ice cream.'

• You can use 'neither...nor' to indicate that one of two things is true, e.g., 'Neither the cat nor the dog is outside.'

• You can use 'neither...nor' to express a choice between two options, e.g., 'You can have neither tea nor coffee.'

• You can use 'neither...nor' to show agreement between two subjects, e.g., 'Neither the teacher nor the student was present.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Fill in the blank: 'Neither my uncle ___ my aunt could come to the party.'

• or

• nor

• and

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How do you use 'either...or' in a sentence?

• You can use 'either...or' to show a choice between two things, e.g., 'You can either have pizza or pasta for dinner.'

• You can use 'either...or' to indicate a single option available.

• You can use 'either...or' to express a negative condition only.

• You can use 'either...or' to combine multiple unrelated items.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does 'nor' mean?

• A conjunction used to introduce a second negative statement.

• A type of punctuation used in lists.

• A synonym for 'or'.

• A term used in mathematics.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Can 'neither' be used with more than two items?

• Yes, 'neither' can refer to multiple items.

• No, 'neither' is used to refer to two items only.

• 'Neither' can be used in a list of three items.

• 'Neither' is used for items that are not related.

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CCSS.L.3.1A