Questions tagged [neither-nor]
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Neither of us "Work" or "Works" which one is correct? [duplicate]
Which one is correct?
Neither of us work there
Or
Neither of us workS there
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Subject-verb agreement in questions using neither-nor constructions [duplicate]
I'm aware that in sentences using neither-nor constructions, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. E.g.:
Neither the dog nor the cats have been fed.
Neither the cats nor the dog has ...
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Does contemporary usage of "neither...nor..." for more than two options originate in the US?
I use either...or / neither...nor to introduce two alternatives - 'this' or 'that'. So I was surprised to read the following in (British) The Spectator magazine -
If the same claim were made on TV, ...
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"Neither" between two objects in negative sentence
I had written sentence like this:
However, this approach does not easily allow us to calculate confidence intervals for population growth and other derived quantities, since this way we do not obtain ...
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'Nor WE are' and 'Nor ARE we'
I was listening to a speech the other day and I heard the speaker saying
We are not in a position to see it nor are we in a position to understand it.
If the speaker is right to say "nor are we&...
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Usage of neither alone at the end of sentence [closed]
Good afternoon everyone,
I have a grammar dilemma regarding the usage of "neither" at the end of my sentence:
Those, who did not know God here and now and who did not serve Him
through ...
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Can I use "neither ... nor ..." like this? [closed]
I came across this sentence:
They can neither read nor write, nor can they comprehend such concepts.
The link to this sentence (1st definition of "nor", the last example)
I'm wondering if ...
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Can you use "neither" instead of "nor" in this case? [duplicate]
Is the usage of "neither" instead of "nor" grammatical in these sentences? :
I did not believe his story, but nor did I believe hers.
He didn't deny the reports, but nor did he ...
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Word usage: "either" or "both"?
Consider the following usages:
Either the book and the pen are neither in the pocket nor in the backpack of either Sally or Peter.
Both the book and the pen are neither in the pocket nor in the ...
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Can neither being used in a nominal sentence (no verb)?
So I've had a debate with a friend about the sentence:
Good promotions don't expire, neither grammar.
(I know it doesn't make logical sense, this is from an ESL discount campaign, in my country, for ...
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Is this is an “either/or” statement or an “either/and” statement?
I’m currently applying to jobs and ran across this statement in the qualifications section of one listing:
“Not currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a digital marketing ...
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Never + nor + or
I would like to ask whether the following sentence is grammatically correct and natural for a native speaker to hear:
I have never talked to X, nor do I know where X lives or what is X's favourite ...
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the meaning of these reading (Neither and Nor)
What is the meaning of the sentence in bold?
How might this inability to recall early experiences be explained? The
sheer passage of time does not account for it; adults have excellent
recognition of ...
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nor without neither [duplicate]
I came across this sentence,
I don't know, nor do I care.
I didn't know you can use nor in this way.
What is the difference between that sentence and this one:
He can't see nor hear.
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Neither-nor, usage of neither-nor with verb [closed]
Which one is correct?
1. Neither anything changed nor we were informed.
2. Neither changed anything nor were we informed.
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Neither nor where there are multiple subjects and articles
Which is correct: "Neither Frank nor Germaine spoke French or German" or "Neither Frank nor Germaine spoke French nor German"?
The idea we are trying to get across is that Frank ...
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"neither... nor"
Is this sentence correct?
You will not be allowed to do neither the non-graded nor the graded assignment of week one unless you complete this activity.
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Can we use neither without a verb?
As I was reading the writing of a student, I saw this sentence:
The teachers seem not to be perfectly trained for this situation, neither the students.
I know 'neither do the students' is correct, but ...
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Is this sentence a run-on?
However, the courts in Lundy held that because the landlords never seen the dog, nor received complaints about the dog, nor visited the property, nor knew the size or age of the dog, that the ...
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Can you use "nor" if the sentence does not have a "neither" but instead some other negative word?
Would it be correct to say "you will not have statistical data nor anecdotal evidence to analyze"?
Should the "nor" be an "or"? Does the "not have" function ...
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Doesn't the meaning of the word "neither" make using the conjunction "nor" after it unnecessary?
What does "neither" mean if you can't use "or" with it?
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neither...nor with articles
How would you use neither...nor when articles are involved?
For instance: "My pet was neither a cat nor a dog."
It sounds better to say "My pet was neither green nor blue" than &...
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I will call somebody else, not neither him nor you
I have a sentence
I will call neither you nor him
I guess it means
I won't call neither you nor him
Out of it it's not clear whether I will call anyone at all but I want to say that I will call but ...
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Why is neither singular, but none plural?
neither | Origin and meaning of neither by Online Etymology Dictionary
"not one or the other," Middle English neither, naither, nether, from Old English nawþer, contraction of nahwæþer, ...
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Can I omit the "neither" in a neither/nor construction? [duplicate]
Considering this sentence:
Something was awry but neither Alice nor Bob knew what.
Can I omit the neither here?
Something was awry but Alice nor Bob knew what.
It sounds reasonable, but I ...
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British English / a strange way of using neither nor [duplicate]
I am not a native English speaker , so I am sorry if there is any grammatical mistakes. I wanted to ask how correct the following sentence is
This game isn't good neither for children nor for ...
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Neither you nor I is [duplicate]
I was struck by PM Johnson's 'neither he nor I are' a few days ago,
which seemed to me obviously ungrammatic, and searched this site, where I found this:
Controversy over verb choice in "neither ...
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Correct usage of neither/nor vs. not/and + usage of was/were
Since I am not a native speaker, I would like to consult with you. Which version would be the correct one? (I am translating a text in informal style)
There were neither hair dryer, shower gel, nor ...
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History of Neither Nor - Negative Meaning with Negative Verb Structure
I know that neither–nor yields a negative meaning if used in a sentence that has a positive verb structure. That is, when we say:
Neither George nor James goes to school.
we mean:
George does ...
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NEITHER, EXCEPT ......, NOR
Inside their house, approval should NEITHER be given, EXCEPT in very
special circumstances, for the ITEM A, or for ITEM B, NOR for ITEM C,
or for ITEM D
Is the following accurate?
Approval ...
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How to use "neither" in second-person plural?
I am trying to say "Neither of you was my student", but placing myself as the subject, i.e. "I was neither of _____ teacher. I can't figure out what goes in the blank.
"I was neither of your teacher" ...
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Either or Neither in sentence with another negative
I am writing something where I want to say the following:
I have never visited either Scotland (n)or England.
I couldn't find information about this on either this site (n)or any other site on ...
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neither ... nor [closed]
Which one is correct?
Unfortunately, neither have I finished my work nor my assignment yet.
Unfortunately, I have neither finished with my work nor my portfolio yet.
Unfortunately, I have neither ...
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Is this correct use of nor? (with "may not be able to")
Is the use of "nor" here correct? "The XXX acknowledges that XXX may not be able to withhold a record (e.g., data, document, etc.) nor deny access to a record requested pursuant to the Act..."
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Grammar -- Nor without Neither but with Non
Is this sentence grammatically correct:
Non necessarily convex nor simply connected
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Correct usage of Neither, nor, not, [closed]
A• Secession is the solution, neither election nor restructuring.
B• Secession is the solution, not election nor restructuring.
Please, which of the above is correct?
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Does "does not achieve x and y" equal "achieve neither x nor y"?
Consider the following three statements:
"If Tenant does not achieve x and y then Tenant may terminate the lease."
"If Tenant achieves neither x nor y then Tenant may terminate the lease."
"If ...
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Is the usage of 'nor' correct, in this example, with no noun that follows: Not all people who go to the park are happy nor have hopes of feeling happy [duplicate]
Can 'nor' be used in the following way (without a noun that follows and comma that proceeds):
Not all people who go to the park are happy nor have hopes of feeling better.
Or is this the ...
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'the eigenvalues of A are either 0 or 1 or both'. Does that mean Both 0 and 1 are possible?
I was asked the following question in a National level exam whose answer will be 'the eigenvalues of A are either 0 or 1 or both'.
But one option which reads the eigenvalues of A are either 0 or 1 ...
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I am not using nor with neither is that fine or it is grammatically incorrect? [duplicate]
Sometimes I see that I can't fit "neither & nor" together or it looks like it won't sound correct.
So, would I be grammatically incorrect if I don't use nor with neither in the same sentence?
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How to say one person does not share another person's fascination with either of two topics (using "neither...nor")?
A is fascinated with reading and writing.
B is not.
This is the sentence structure I want to use but I'm not sure if it is possible:
"B shares A's fascination with neither reading nor writing."
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Double negation: not, neither - nor in a sentence
Can you please explain why these sentence are correct:
He hadn’t done any homework, neither had he brought any of his books to class.
We didn’t get to see the castle, nor did we see the cathedral.
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Singular/Plural determiner
The sentence is:
Neither of the two girls said their prayer before going to bed.
Since we use a singular verb after "Neither" in this case, should the determiner before "prayer" also be singular? I ...
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"Neither should we…" vs "We should neither…" [closed]
I have some grammar confusion about the sentences below.
In which ways are the following sentences correct?
Neither should we cut any trees nor burn them.
We should neither cut any trees nor ...
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Neither L nor S lives in either A or B, What is your inference regarding this sentence?
Can "Neither Nor" and "Either Or" appear in the same sentence? If yes, what is your inference regarding the sentence below?
"Neither L nor S lives in either A or B"
The answer my friend thinks is "...
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"He was nether unsatisfactory nor, exceeded the expectations." [closed]
Is there anything wrong in this sentence?
"He was nether unsatisfactory nor, exceeded the expectations."
I was trying to say.
He is not very good
or
also , he is not very bad
He is neutral.
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Neither Mohan nor his sister has done ....... lesson
Neither Mohan nor his sister has done ....... lesson.
What should be there in the blank? I marked the answer as "their" but the suggested answer is "her". Why is "their" wrong?
Also, if the ...
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Neither ...or/and..., nor ...or/and...
Can I say "It’s neither humanitarian or environmental, nor political or ideological, nor economic or management crisis." Is it ok to use "neither ..or.., nor ..or.." or perhaps it's better to say "...
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What is the possessive form of “neither”?
I’m working on a worksheet and it’s telling me to make up a sentence using the possessive form of the indefinite pronoun neither. It says to use apostrophes on all these pronouns to make them ...
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Without compromising on neither/either?
What's the right way to say it?
Without compromising on either efficiency nor accuracy,...
or
Without compromising on neither efficiency nor accuracy,...
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