Understanding 'Either', 'Neither', and 'Both'

This video tutorial from EnglishAcademy101, presented by Michael, covers the differences and usage of the words 'both', 'either', and 'neither' in English. It explains how 'both' is used to refer to two things, 'either' to one of two things, and 'neither' to not this thing and not the other. The tutorial provides examples for each word and discusses how 'neither' can be replaced with 'either' by changing the verb form. The video concludes with a summary of the differences and offers additional exercises on their website.

What is the primary purpose of using 'both', 'either', and 'neither' in English?

• To refer to three or more things

• To refer to past events

• To refer to only one thing

• To refer to two people or things

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'both'?

• Both of the school is closed.

• I like both pizza or ice cream.

• She is both tall or pretty.

• They have both a car and a motorcycle.

How can 'both' be used with determiners?

• Both of the schools have been rivals for a long time.

• Both of my sister is older than me.

• Both of the kid have been friends for a long time.

• Both of us was invited to the party.

Which sentence correctly uses 'both' with an object pronoun?

• Both us were invited to the party.

• They invited both us to the party.

• Both of us was invited to the party.

• They invited both of us to the party.

Which sentence correctly uses 'either'?

• Either of the options are correct.

• You can have either a chocolate cake and ice cream.

• You can choose either a car or a motorcycle.

• Either John nor Sam is going to pick us up.

Which sentence correctly uses 'either' with a singular noun?

• Either of us want to swim.

• Either team had an advantage.

• Either school participated in the competition.

• Either of them wanted to help.

What does 'neither' refer to?

• Both things

• One of two things

• All things

• Not this thing and not the other thing

Which sentence correctly uses 'neither'?

• Neither of us wants to swim.

• Neither Sam or Jake helped us.

• I neither sing or dance.

• Neither cake nor ice cream is available.

What is the negative form of 'both'?

• None

• Both

• Neither

• Either

Which sentence correctly uses 'neither' with a singular noun?

• Neither of us wants to swim.

• Neither team had an advantage.

• Neither schools participated in the competition.

• Neither of them wanted to help.