Both, Neither and Either
Secondary English Grammar · Quantifiers, Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs · Lesson 89
Also known as: Both neither either · both and
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Lesson questions (14)
- ___ my parents are teachers.
Answer: Both - "Tea or coffee?" "___. I don't mind."
Answer: Either - ___ of the two hotels was cheap.
Answer: Neither - You can sit on ___ side of the table.
Answer: either - ___ of my brothers is married.
Answer: Neither - Both ___ them were late.
Answer: of - I don't like ___ of these shirts.
Answer: either - Both of the restaurants were full.
Answer: True - Either Tom nor Ali came.
Answer: False - We can go either today or tomorrow.
Answer: True - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: Both my sister and my brother are doctors. - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: I've got two bikes, but neither of them works. - Both of the answers is correct. Both are wrong.
الخطأ:Both· التصحيح: Neither - You can take both bus. They both go to the centre.
الخطأ:both· التصحيح: either
About this lesson
“Both, Neither and Either” is from Secondary English Grammar (Quantifiers, Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “___ my parents are teachers.” and “"Tea or coffee?" "___. I don't mind."”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: Both · Either · Neither · either · of
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we use both?
For two things together: both of them / both students. both ... and: Both Ali and Omar came.
What is the difference between neither and either?
neither means not one and not the other: Neither answer is right. either means one or the other: You can take either.
What is the structure with either ... or and neither ... nor?
Either you or I must go. Neither Ali nor Omar came.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.