EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”
1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)
2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)
3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)
4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)
5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)
6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)
7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)
8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)
9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)
10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)
11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)
22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)
23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)
24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)
25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)
26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)
27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)
28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)
29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)
30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)
31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)
32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)
33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)
34. He doesn’t have pen. And he doesn’t have paper. (neither ... nor)
35. Tom is my older brother and Peter is, too. (both ... and)
36. Chris didn’t have time to take a holiday. Sheila didn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither ... nor)
37. Nam’s handsome. Nam’s intelligent. (not only ... but also )
38. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. (both ... and)
39. David doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play table tennis. (neither ... nor)
40. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)
41. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. (both ... and)
42. They came late. They left early. (not only ... but also)
43. Goats provide milk for cheese. Goats provide wool for clothing. (both ... and)
44. Mr. Brown has read a novel by Charles Dickens and he has seen the film made from it. (not only ... but also)
45. She’s French. She’s Swiss. (either ... or)
46. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake. (not only ... but also)
47. David can’t play tennis. David can’t play football. (neither ... nor)
48. Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in Europe. (both ... and)
49. She’s tired. She’s hungry. (not only ... but also)
50. We can see the film tonight. We can see the film tomorrow night. (either ... or)
51. The pavements are both narrow and crowded. (not only ... but also)
52. She is not only beautiful but also graceful. (both ... and)
53. The black jacket didn’t fit her. The white one didn’t fit her. (neither ... nor)
54. I don’t have time to learn how to knit. I don’t have patience to learn how to knit. (neither ... nor)
55. They like field events and they like team games. (not only ... but also)
56. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. (neither ... nor)
57. That boy was dirty, and he was lazy, too. (not only ... but also)
58. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot. (neither ... nor)
59. Mrs. Brown’s daughter is both beautiful and clever. (not only ... but also)
60. He hasn’t been to Ha Long Bay. And his sister hasn’t been there yet either. (neither ... nor)
61. He likes playing football and so do I. (both ... and)
62. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile. (neither ... nor)
63. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either. (neither ... nor)
64. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read. (not only ... but also)
65. She can’t write fast. She can’t type. (neither ... nor)
66. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.(either ... or)
67. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.(neither ... nor)
68. You can turn in your homework today. You can turn in your homework tomorrow. (either ... or)
69. Jane doesn’t go to school today. Mary doesn’t go to school today. (neither ... nor)
70. Victoria needs a new coat. Victoria needs new tennis shoes. (both ... and)
71. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor. (neither ... nor)
72. We may go to The Fish House for lunch. We may go to Bahama Breeze for lunch. (either ... or)
73. She can’t ski and I can’t either. (neither ... nor)
74. Yesterday, it was cold. Yesterday, it was windy. (not only ... but also)
75. I don’t know how to sail. I don’t know how to ice-skate. (neither ... nor)
76. If I read a book, it must be interesting. If I read a book, it must be short. (either ... or)
77. Jack isn’t kind. Jack isn’t patient. (neither ... nor)
78. I would like to eat Pizza for lunch. I would like to eat salad for lunch. (either ... or)
79. Barbara doesn’t cook. Barbara doesn’t sew. (neither ... nor)
80. We may go to the movies this evening. We may go to the store this evening. (either ... or)
81. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports. (neither ... nor)
82. Bob is angry with his neighbors. Bob is angry with their dog. (both ... and)
83. John’s sons enjoy playing soccer. John’s sons enjoy swimming. (not only ... but also)
84. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister. (neither ... nor)
85. Cuban food is tasty. Cuban food is nutritious. (both ... and)
86. Enrique doesn’t learn English. Enrique doesn’t learn French. (neither ... nor)
87. Mr Parker will move to France. He will change job and stay here. (either ... or)
88. She decided to change her major. She decided to change universities. (not only ... but also)
89. The architect did not design the building to be modern. She did not design it to be attractive.(neither ... nor)
90. Arthur is absent this evening. Ricardo is absent this evening, too. (both ... and)
91. The leopard faces extinction. The tiger also faces extinction. (either ... or)
92. The boy didn’t do his homework. He didn’t learn his lesson either. (neither ... nor)
93. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both ... and)
94. Brian isn't very considerate. Tom isn’t considerate, either.(neither ... nor)
95. Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding. (both ... and)
96. The library doesn’t have the book I need. The bookstore doesn’t have the book I need. (neither ... nor)
97. It rained yesterday. It also snowed yesterday. (not only ... but also)
98. Jack didn’t do the homework. Tom didn’t do the homework, either. (neither ... nor)
99. Mary comes here tomorrow. Jane also comes here tomorrow. (both ... and)
100. Her husband doesn’t speak English. Her children don’t speak English. (neither ... nor)
Multiple Choice
1. I don’t like this book . It is ______ interesting ______ cheap . A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
2. Neither Linda nor I _____ classical music. A. liking B. liked C. like D. likes
3. The baby is only two months old . He can ____ speak ____walk . A. neither / nor B. either / or C. both / and D. not / nor
4. He _______ a teacher or a doctor . A. is neither B. neither is C. is either D. either is
5. She is ______friendly _____intelligent so I can’t help admiring her . A. not only / but also B. either / or C. both / and D. A&C are correct
6. John is very poor. He has ______ house ______ money. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
7. ______ Linh ______ her sister like listening to pop music . A.Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
8. Neither my friend nor I _____ that movie. A. don’t like B. likes C. doesn’t like D. like
9. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
10. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
11. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
12. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
13. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
14. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
15. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
16. Neither my brother ________________ my mother knows about this. A. both B. either C. and D. nor
17. I felt ________________ happy and sad at the same time. A. both B. neither C. either D. not only
18. ________________ of the girls know how to dance. ( = Both girls are bad dancers) A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
19. He ________________ has a cat or a dog. I can't remember. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
20. Not only Lee but also his sons ___ chess very well. A. plays B. has played C. is playing D. play
21. I'm thinking of traveling to either Argentina ________________ Brazil. A. or B. either C. neither D. nor
22. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. not only – but also
23. ____ the radio ____ the television works properly. A. Neither – nor B. Neither – or C. Either – nor D. Not – nor
24. He ____ could not come ____ did not want to. A. either – or B. neither – or C. either – nor D. not only – but also
25. Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. even B. only C. at all D. always
26. He neither drank ____ smoked, so he had good health. A. nor B. or C. but D. also
27. Now women work both before ____ after having their children. A. or B. also C. nor D. and
28. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates. A. doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D. not studies only
29. Either you leave now ____! A. I will also call the police B. but I will call the police C. or will I call the police D. or I will call the police
30. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played
31. ____ Julia ____ her sister are going to the party. A. Both - and B. Neither - nor C. Either - or D. Not only – but also
32. She feels very lonely because she has ____ husband ____ children. A. both - and B. neither - nor C. either - or D. not only – but also
33. I love____ of my sisters equally! A. both B. either C. neither D. nor
34. ____ me nor my brother like mushrooms. A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. Or
35. I'm so lucky! I went to ____ Spain and Tenerife this year! A. both B. either C. neither D. or
36. Both his parents and he ____ here now. A. are B. is C. was D. were
37. Either John or you ________________ responsible for the things that happened. A. is B. was C. were D. has been
38. I hate that song, and my sister hates it ________________ . A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
39. I'm not a big fan of that writer, and ________________ is my father. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
40. I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I. A. Either B. Not C. So D. Neither
41. I don’t speak ____ French ____ German. A. neither/nor B.either /or C. neither/or D. either/ nor
42. Neither Tom nor his friends_________yet. A. has come B. have come C. hasn’t come D. haven’t come
43. Neither Jane nor her parents_________this film before. A. see B. sees C. has seen D. have seen
EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”
1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)
2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)
3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)
4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)
5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)
6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)
7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)
8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)
9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)
10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)
11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)
22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)
23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)
24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)
25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)
26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)
27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)
28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)
29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)
30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)
31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)
32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)
33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)
EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”
1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)
=> Neither Tom nor Paul lie to his friends.
2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)
=> He betrayed not only your trust but also your love for him.
3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)
=> He felt both disappointed and misunderstood.
4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)
=> Not only will she study hard but also concentrate to do well on the exam.
5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)
=> We could both fly and go by train.
6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)
=> Neither will the speaker confirm the story nor deny the story.
7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)
=> Not only pneumonia but also small pox is a dangerous disease.
8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)
=> Both the teacher and Nam's parents gave him a good book.
9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)
=> Either Fred or Jane loves traveling.
10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)
=> It might both rain and snow tomorrow.
III. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same
1. He likes playing football and so do I.
=> Both.....................................................................................................................
2. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile.
=> She neither...........................................................................................................
3. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either.
=> Neither................................................................................................................
4. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read.
=> Not only...............................................................................................................
5. She can’t write fast. She can’t type.
=> She can’t either ………………………………………………………………..
6. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot.
=> Dick doesn’t either ……………………………………………………………
7. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.
=> They won’t either …………………………………………………………….
8. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday.
=> Neither ………………………………………………………………………..
9. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.
=> Neither ………………………………………………………………………..
10. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports.
=> They like ………………………………………………………………………
11. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor.
=> Neither …………………………………………………………………….…..
12. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister.
=> Neither ………………………………………………………………………..
1. He likes playing football and so do I.
=> Both he and I like playing football
2. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile.
=> She neither say a word nor smile
3. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either.
=> Neither the English team nor the Scottish plays well
4. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read.
=> Not only did he read the bok but also remembered what he had read
5. She can’t write fast. She can’t type.
=> She can’t either
6. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot.
=> Dick doesn’t either
7. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.
=> They won’t either
8. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday.
=> Neither I nor he didn’t have to go to school last Sunday
9. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.
=> Neither Mary nor her friend hasn’t studied Spanish
10. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports.
=> They like neither music nor sports
11. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor.
=> Neither he and I am a doctor
12. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister.
=> Neither I and my sister can speak English
1 They won't come here tomorrow. They won't stay at home
=> They won't either..................................
2 Mary hasn't studied Spanish. Her friend hasn't Spanish
=> Neither.....................................
3 They didn't like music. They didn't like sports
=>They like....................................
4 He isn't a doctor. I'm not a doctor
=> Neither.....................................
5 I can't speak English. Nor can my sister.
=> Neither.......................................
1 They won't come here tomorrow. They won't stay at home
=> They won't either.........come here tomorrow or stay at home.........................
2 Mary hasn't studied Spanish. Her friend hasn't Spanish
=> Neither......mary nor her friends have studied spanish ...............................
3 They didn't like music. They didn't like sports
=>They like............neither music nor sports........................
4 He isn't a doctor. I'm not a doctor
=> Neither.......i nor he is a doctor..............................
5 I can't speak English. Nor can my sister.
=> Neither......my sister nor i can speak english.................................
I. Combine the following pair of sentences, using ‘both… and’, ‘neither… nor’ or ‘either… or’.
1. Tom was late. So was Ann.
=>
2. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
=>
3. The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
=>
4. It was a very boring film. It was very long, too.
=>
5. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
=>
6. I didn’t have time to go on holiday. And I didn’t get money.
=>
7. We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow.
=>
8. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because he needed a higher pay.
=>
9. George doesn’t smoke. And he doesn’t drink, either.
=>
10. The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting, too.
=>
11. Mark is not in class today. David is not in class today.
=>
12. He wants to buy a Mercedes, or he wants to buy a Toyota.
=>
13. Laura enjoys listening to rock music and so does her brother. (both…and)
=>
14. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. (not only…but also)
=>
II. Complete sentences with both…(and), neither…(nor), or either…(or).
1. I tried twice to phone Jim, but _______ times he was out.
2. Do you want tea or coffee? - _______. I really don’t mind.
3. I was invited to two parties last week, but I couldn’t go to _______of them.
4. Where is Liz? Is she at work or at home? _______. She is away on holiday.
5. To get to the town center, you can go along the footpath by the river or you can go along the road. You can go _______way.
6. I saw an accident this morning. One car drove into the back of another. Fortunately, _______driver was injured, but _______cars were badly damaged.
7. I can meet you next Monday or Friday. Would _______of those days be convenient for you?
8. Tim and I couldn’t get into the house because _______of us had a key.
9. When shall I phone, in the morning or afternoon? - _______. I’ll be in all day.
10. Sarah and I play tennis together regularly, but _______of us can play well.
11. Where did you go for your holiday, Scotland or Ireland? - _______. A week in Scotland and a week in Ireland.
12. I tried two bookshops for the book I wanted but _______of them had it.
13. I am not sure where Mary is from. She’s _______Spanish _______Italian.
14. _______the boat with the white sails and the one with the blue sails are in the harbour today.
15. Tom said he would contact me, but he _______wrote _______phoned.
III. Each sentence below contains an error. Underline and correct it.
1. Both the driver and the passengers was injured in the accident. .......................................
2. They neither have a fridge nor a stove in their new apartment. .......................................
3. Either Mrs. White or her secretary are meeting you at the airport. .......................................
4. Not only Mai draws well but she also plays the violin very well. .......................................
5. Neither her husband nor her children can’t speak EL fluently. .......................................
6. Not only Daisy’s parents but also her husband think she should return toschool and finish her graduate degree. .......................................
7. We are going to give Julia neither a book or a pen for he birthday. .......................................
8. I haven’t seen Jack for years. Neither I have. It is interesting to see how he’s changed. .......................................
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
I. Combine the following pair of sentences, using ‘both… and’, ‘neither… nor’ or ‘either… or’.
1. Tom was late. So was Ann.
=>Both Tom and Ann was late.
2. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
=> Neither he wrote or telephoned.
3. The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
=> Neither the hotel was clean nor comfortable.
4. It was a very boring film. It was very long, too.
=> It was both a very boring and long film
5. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
=> Either his nam is Richard or Robert
6. I didn’t have time to go on holiday. And I didn’t get money.
=> Neither I had time to go on holiday nor get money
7. We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow.
=> We can leave either today or tomorrow
8. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because he needed a higher pay.
=>He gave up his job because he needed both a change and a higher pay.
9. George doesn’t smoke. And he doesn’t drink, either.
=> George neither smokes nor drank
10. The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting, too.
=> Both the front of the house and the back need painting
11. Mark is not in class today. David is not in class today.
=>Neither Marry nor David are in the class today
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
I. Combine the following pair of sentences, using ‘both… and’, ‘neither… nor’ or ‘either… or’.
1. Tom was late. So was Ann.
=>
2. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
=>
3. The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
=>
4. It was a very boring film. It was very long, too.
=>
5. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
=>
6. I didn’t have time to go on holiday. And I didn’t get money.
=>
7. We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow.
=>
8. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because he needed a higher pay.
=>
9. George doesn’t smoke. And he doesn’t drink, either.
=>
10. The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting, too.
=>
11. Mark is not in class today. David is not in class today.
=>
12. He wants to buy a Mercedes, or he wants to buy a Toyota.
=>
13. Laura enjoys listening to rock music and so does her brother. (both…and)
=>
14. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. (not only…but also)
=>
II. Complete sentences with both…(and), neither…(nor), or either…(or).
1. I tried twice to phone Jim, but _______ times he was out.
2. Do you want tea or coffee? - _______. I really don’t mind.
3. I was invited to two parties last week, but I couldn’t go to _______of them.
4. Where is Liz? Is she at work or at home? _______. She is away on holiday.
5. To get to the town center, you can go along the footpath by the river or you can go along the road. You can go _______way.
6. I saw an accident this morning. One car drove into the back of another. Fortunately, _______driver was injured, but _______cars were badly damaged.
7. I can meet you next Monday or Friday. Would _______of those days be convenient for you?
8. Tim and I couldn’t get into the house because _______of us had a key.
9. When shall I phone, in the morning or afternoon? - _______. I’ll be in all day.
10. Sarah and I play tennis together regularly, but _______of us can play well.
11. Where did you go for your holiday, Scotland or Ireland? - _______. A week in Scotland and a week in Ireland.
12. I tried two bookshops for the book I wanted but _______of them had it.
13. I am not sure where Mary is from. She’s _______Spanish _______Italian.
14. _______the boat with the white sails and the one with the blue sails are in the harbour today.
15. Tom said he would contact me, but he _______wrote _______phoned.
III. Each sentence below contains an error. Underline and correct it.
1. Both the driver and the passengers was injured in the accident. .......................................
2. They neither have a fridge nor a stove in their new apartment. .......................................
3. Either Mrs. White or her secretary are meeting you at the airport. .......................................
4. Not only Mai draws well but she also plays the violin very well. .......................................
5. Neither her husband nor her children can’t speak EL fluently. .......................................
6. Not only Daisy’s parents but also her husband think she should return toschool and finish her graduate degree. .......................................
7. We are going to give Julia neither a book or a pen for he birthday. .......................................
8. I haven’t seen Jack for years. Neither I have. It is interesting to see how he’s changed. .......................................
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
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11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)
22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)
23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)
24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)
25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)
26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)
27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)
28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)
29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)
30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)
31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)
32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)
33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)
34. He doesn’t have pen. And he doesn’t have paper. (neither ... nor)
35. Tom is my older brother and Peter is, too. (both ... and)
36. Chris didn’t have time to take a holiday. Sheila didn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither ... nor)
37. Nam’s handsome. Nam’s intelligent. (not only ... but also )
38. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. (both ... and)
39. David doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play table tennis. (neither ... nor)
40. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)
Ex1: Put “so” either,neighther “too” in the blanks. 1) Ali speaks French well and .....does her brother. 2)Chris skis, I ......... 3)They have a color TV, Mary ................. 4)We live in a small flat,.........do they 5)Mary didn't know the answer to the teacher's question,............Tom 6)Tom plays chess well, ........... Minh 7)Mr.Nam didn't win the race. Mr.Trang ................... 8)My wife doesn’t play the piano,............. her sister 9)She wore a green coat yesterday, ...........wore Bill. 10)Lan doesn't like sweets,............ does Huong 11)The children don't take that medicine,...............does she. 12)Mary types well, ............ 13)I am not interested in reading that book,............ is she. 14)They leave at noon, I ........ 15)He has an early appointment,....... I. 16)I write them a letter,........ she 17)I wasn't in London,............was she
Ex1: Put “so” and “too” in the blanks.
1) Ali speaks French well and ...so..does her brother.
2)Chris can ski, I can...too......
3)They've a color TV, Mary have.....too............
4)We live in a small flat,..so.......do they
5)Mary didn't know the answer to the teacher's question,.....so.......did Tom
6)Tom plays chess well, .....so......does Minh
7)Mr.Nam didn't win the race. Mr.Trang didn't...too.......
8)My wife can't play the piano,.......so......can her sister
9)She wore a green coat yesterday, ....so.......wore Bill.
10)Lan doesn't like sweets,....so........ does Huong
11)The children don't take that medicine,....so...........does she.
12)Mary types well, ....too........
13)I am not interested in reading that book,...so....... is she.
14)They will leave at noon, I will...too.....
15)He has an early appointment,..so.....do I.
16)I must write them a letter,.....so...does she
17)I wasn't in London,.......so.....was she
1. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
................................................................................................................................................................
2. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
.................................................................................................................................................................
3. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
.................................................................................................................................................................
4. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
.................................................................................................................................................................
5. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
................................................................................................................................................................
6. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
.................................................................................................................................................................
7. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
.................................................................................................................................................................
8. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
.................................................................................................................................................................
9. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
.................................................................................................................................................................
10. The underground is quick. It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
.................................................................................................................................................................
1. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
=> Neither smoking nor drinking is good for your health.
2. Young people normally like not only music but also sports. (both ... and)
=> Young people normally like both music and sports.
3. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
=> Neither the chickens nor the pigs have been fed.
4. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
=> Both Dan and Chow came from Thailand.
5. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
=> She not only carried me in her arms but also lulled me to sleep.
6. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
=> Both Mary and Kate went to London.
7. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
=> You were either mad or drunk.
8. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
=> Both my mother and my father like tea.
9. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
=> Neither Richard nor John kept her secret.
10. The underground is quick. It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
=> The underground is not only quick but also also cheap.
