Both/Both of - Neither/Neither of - Either/Either of

Level: A2/B1

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It’s a structure we use to talk about two things that have similar characteristics (good ones or bad ones)

How to use it?

I - You basically need to use both/either/neither + noun

Either movies. I enjoy both. 

Both movies are great adventure movies

Well, in my opinion, neither of them

II - Using it with “Of” 

Both of…/Neither of…/Either of… require The/These/Those

• Both of movies are great! / Both of the movies are great.

• Either of movies are enjoyable/ Either of these movies are enjoyable. 

• Neither of movies deserve to win/ Neither  of those movies deserve to win. 

Both of…/Neither of…/Either of…+ us/you/them

• Both of you need to study more!

• Would either of you help me here? 

• Neither of them are great movies.

III - Both/Either/Neither alone. 

Which restaurant did you like the most?

I liked both = I liked the two restaurants.

I liked neither = I didn’t like any of them.

I liked either = I liked the two restaurants

IV - Both … and/ Either… or…/Neither… nor

You can use the pairs to used to link specific subjects, objects, or actions within a sentence:

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PRACTICE: Exercises