Notes on Either vs. Neither

Introduction

• Explanation of the terms "either" and "neither."
• Pronunciation can be either way, but will use either or neither for simplicity.

Either

• Definition: Refers to one or the other option.

Examples of Usage

1. With a Verb:
   • "Either my brother or my sister will take me to the airport."
   • Meaning: One of them will take me.
2. With Options:
   • "Either I stay home or I go shopping."
   • Meaning: Two options are presented.
3. Followed by a Noun:
   • "You can get to the city either way."
   • Meaning: Two acceptable methods to reach the city.
4. Followed by a Plural Noun:
   • "Either of the options are okay."
   • Meaning: Both options are acceptable.
   • "Either of the students will help you."
5. With Object Pronoun:
   • "Either of us will help you."
   • "Either of them will help you."

Summary

• "Either" indicates a choice between two options, meaning one or the other.

Neither

• Definition: Refers to not one or the other, meaning none of them.

Examples of Usage

1. With a Verb:
   • "Neither my brother nor my sister can take me to the airport."
   • Meaning: None of them can help.
2. With Options:
   • "Neither my friend nor my family members can help me."
3. Followed by a Singular Noun:
   • "Neither option is a good way to get to the city."
   • "Neither bus is a good way to get to the city."
4. Followed by a Plural Noun:
   • "Neither of the buses are a good option."
   • "Neither of the students will help you."
5. With Object Pronoun:
   • "Neither of us can take you to the airport."
   • "Neither of them will help you."

Summary

• "Neither" indicates that none of the options are valid or available.