Which of the following phrases is used to make a comparison? 'Either or,' 'Neither nor,' 'Rather or,' 'Both and,' 'Whether or,' or 'Not only'?
These terms are used to express choices and alternatives. For example, "I can either stay home or go out." You can combine them, like "Neither go out nor stay home." You can also use them to emphasize a point, like "Not only can I stay home, but I can also order food."
Using 'Either/Or', 'Neither/Nor', 'Rather/Or', 'Both/And', 'Whether/Or', and 'Not Only'
Either or: A phrase used when someone has two choices and needs to decide between them. Neither nor: A phrase used when someone has two negative choices and needs to decide between them. Rather or: A phrase used when someone has two contrasting choices and needs to decide between them.
Concepts:
Should we focus on learning both traditional and modern forms of literature in 6th grade English class?
- Both and
- Rather or
- Not only
- Whether or
- Neither nor
What is the difference between 'either or,' 'neither nor,' 'rather or,' and 'whether or' statements?
How can you use 'both and,' 'not only,' and 'rather or' to combine two ideas?
Can you provide an example of a sentence using "either or," "neither nor," "rather or," "both and," "whether or," and "not only"?
Think of a time when you had to choose between two options. How did you decide which one to choose?
When you are presented with a 'both and,' 'not only,' or 'rather or' statement, how do you interpret it?