I. Combine the following pair of sentences, using ‘both… and’, ‘neither… nor’ or ‘either… or’.
1. Tom was late. So was Ann.
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2. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
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3. The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
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4. It was a very boring film. It was very long, too.
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5. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
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6. I didn’t have time to go on holiday. And I didn’t get money.
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7. We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow.
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8. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because he needed a higher pay.
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9. George doesn’t smoke. And he doesn’t drink, either.
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10. The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting, too.
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11. Mark is not in class today. David is not in class today.
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12. He wants to buy a Mercedes, or he wants to buy a Toyota.
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13. Laura enjoys listening to rock music and so does her brother. (both…and)
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14. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. (not only…but also)
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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
CHOOSE THE BEST ONE
1.He can’t cook well, and I can’t,.......
a.too
b.either
c.neither
d.so
2.The circus shows are….exciting that the whole family enjoy them
a.so
b.very
c.too
d.such
3.I haven’t had…..an enjoyable evening for months
a.such
b.so
c.much
d.very
4.She was …...clever that she could make a dress by hands
a.much
b.very
c.so
d.such
5.Most of the pupils are…..to pass the examination
a.good enough
b.too good
c.very good
d.good too
6.These piles of books are….cleaner than the others
a.as
b.very
c.so
d.much
7.She is…..an engineer nor an architect
a.nor
b.both
c.neither
d.either
8.That play was….for her to see again
a.too interesting
b.enough interesting
c.interesting enough
d.more interesting enough
9.The more we study, the…..we are
a.more good
b.good
c.well
d.better
10.Mary can’t speak French…….
a.Either can Peter
b.Neither can’t Peter
c.Neither can Peter
d.Peter can’t neither
HELP!!!1.How deep is this river?
=>What
2.He is going to spend one hour finishing his essay.
=>It
3.She can't speak English.She can't speak French.(neither......nor)
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4.Is this the best clock you have?
=>Do you
COMBINE EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES INTO ONE , USING THE CONJUNCTIONS IN BREACKETS
1 you can have fish for dinner . you can have chicken for dinner (both .... and)
2 mai plays the giutar well . mai dances beautifully. ( not only .... but also)
3 nam's handsome . nam's intelligent . ( not only .... but also)
4 david doesn't play tennis . david doesn't play table- tennis . ( neither ..... nor)
5 chris didn't have time to take a holiday sheila didn't have time to take a holiday. ( neither ..... nor)
6 paul's at home . paul's at the gym . ( either ........ or)
7 she's at the office , she's at the airport . ( either ........ or)
8 hey came late . they left early . ( not only ..... but also)
9 you are not ready . she are not ready .. ( neither ........ or)
10 I'm not happy . she is not happy, either . ( neither ........ or)
11 she doesn't like the city and she doesn't like the country . ( neither ........ or)
12 I am not rick . I'm not poor , either . ( neither ........ or)
13 she wrote the text anh selected the illustrations . ( not only..... but..... as well)
14 there are two reasons for using bicycle in the city : they are clean and they are also easy to park . ( not only..... but..... as well)
15 there are some problems with the teacher and with the students themslve . ( not only..... but..... as well)
16 this room is clean . It also beautiful . ( not only..... but..... as well)
17 helen lost her passport at the airport . she also lost her wallet there . ( not only..... but..... as well)
18 jim is on a holiday and so is carol . ( not only..... but..... as well)
08.- Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1 My father doesn’t like cheese and neither does my brother.
nor
Neither my father … nor my brother like(s). .. cheese.
2 William is a dentist; John is too.
are
Both ………………………………………… dentists.
3 Debbie enjoys scuba diving and so does her husband.
enjoy
Both Debbie ……………………………………….scuba diving.
4 Sandra can speak Portuguese and Spanish.
only
Sandra ………………………… ; she can also speak Spanish.
5 You can ask Tim for a lift to work or you can ask Sam.
either
You can …………………………….for a lift to work.
6 It is believed that Jack is guilty and that Pam is too.
both
It is believed that ……………………..guilty.
7 We didn’t realise that Tina wasn’t there and that Ann wasn’t either.
nor
We didn’t realise that …………………..there.
8 The bank manager explained that Terry could co-sign the account or else Janet could.
either
The bank manager explained that ……………co-sign the account.
9 He told me that Chester is worth a visit and so is York.
and
He told me that …………………………. worth a visit.
10 Did you know that Carole is getting married this year and so is Arnanda?
not
Did you know that …………….. Amanda is getting married this year?
1. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
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2. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
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3. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
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4. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
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5. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
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6. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
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7. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
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8. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
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9. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
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10. The underground is quick. It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
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VII. Use the words sentence so that he words given and other Words, Complete the second Are so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. no not change the word given. (Use 2 - 5 words in total).
1. I think he can speak Japanese very well.
I think he. . . . . . . . . . . . . . very well. able
2. Mr Minh has to wear his glasses to read the newspaper.
Mr. Minh. . . . . . . . . without wearing his glasses. cannot
3 Peter regrets not being able to play tennis well.
Peter really wishes. . . . . . . well. could
4. Despite being unable to swim himself, John is very keen that his children should learn.
Although he. . . . . . . . . John is very keen that his children should learn. Can’t
5. Maria couldn 't sing or dance.
Besides. . . . . . . . . . . , Maria Couldn 't dance either. unable
Hoàn thành câu với both...also ; neither...nor ; either/or
Tom doesn't smoke and he doesn't drink.
2. Write the questions for the underlined part in each sentence below.(5p)
1. My family usually watches TV together at 7 o’clock in the evening.
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2. Television is good because it opens up new worlds for children.
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3. Children can learn about different lands and different people from TV.
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4. His father is watching his favourite team Manchester United play football.
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5. Peter is watching The Kids Are All Right.
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