Let's solve each sentence in the exercise using
both,
either, or
neither. Here’s a breakdown of the meanings:
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Both: Used when two things are true or included.
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Either: Used when one of two options is acceptable or possible.
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Neither: Used when neither of the two options is true or acceptable.
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1. _________ of our cars has enough gas. So, we need someone to give us a lift to the nearest gas station.
We're told that
neither car has enough gas, so we need help.
✔ Answer: c) Neither
> "Neither of our cars has enough gas." → This means
not one and not the other.
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2. “I have never been to Kenya.”
“_________ have I.”
This is a response to a negative statement. When someone says they haven’t done something, and you also haven’t, you say
"Neither have I."
✔ Answer: c) Neither
> "Neither have I" = I also haven't been to Kenya.
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3. I would like to have a sandwich with _________ chicken or cheese.
The speaker wants
one or the other, not necessarily both.
✔ Answer: b) either
> "Either chicken or cheese" means
one of them is fine.
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4. Nicky is _________ brave and intelligent.
Here,
two positive qualities are being stated — he is
both brave and intelligent.
✔ Answer: a) both
> "Both brave and intelligent" = He has both traits.
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5. Pete and Andy got an equal count of points. The prizes were given to _________ of them.
Since they tied,
both received prizes.
✔ Answer: a) both
> "Both of them" = Each received a prize.
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6. My uncle is a very talented person — he is _________ an actor and a musician.
He is
an actor AND a musician, so both roles apply.
✔ Answer: a) both
> "Both an actor and a musician" = He does both.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
c) Neither
2.
c) Neither
3.
b) either
4.
a) both
5.
a) both
6.
a) both
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Summary of Usage:
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
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Both | Two things are true | Both cars are broken. |
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Either | One of two options is acceptable | Either tea or coffee is fine. |
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Neither | Neither option is true | Neither answer is correct. |
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of either or neither nor worksheet.
