Neither Nor and Either Or Exercises

1. What do "either...or" and "neither...nor" connect in a sentence?

Words
Phrases
Clauses
All of the above

2. Which conjunction pair is used to indicate a choice between two options?

Either...or
Neither...nor
Both...and
Not only...but also

3. Which sentence correctly uses "either...or"?

Either you can come with me to the party, or you can stay at home.
Either you can come with me to the party, you can stay at home.
You can either come with me to the party or can stay at home.
Either you can come with me to the party, or stay home.

4. Which conjunction pair is used to indicate that neither of the two options is true?

Either...or
Neither...nor
Both...and
Not only...but also

5. Which sentence incorrectly uses "neither...nor"?

Neither John nor Peter will come to the party tonight.
Neither John or Peter will come to the party tonight.
Neither John nor Peter are coming to the party tonight.
Neither John nor Peter is coming to the party tonight.

6. Which of the following sentences uses "either...or" correctly?

Either you finish your homework, or you cannot watch TV.
Either you finish your homework, you cannot watch TV.
Either you finish your homework or cannot watch TV.
You either finish your homework, or you cannot watch TV.

7. Which sentence correctly uses "neither...nor"?

Neither my sister nor my brother can cook.
Neither my sister or my brother can cook.
Neither my sister nor my brother are able to cook.
My sister neither nor my brother can cook.

8. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

Either you can buy a car or a bike for transportation.
Neither the dog nor the cats like water.
Neither the cats nor the dog likes water.
You can either drink coffee or tea for breakfast.

9. Which of the following is NOT a common mistake when using "either...or" and "neither...nor"?

Mismatching verb agreement
Using them in the wrong context
Using them in the correct order
Using only one of the conjunctions

10. Which sentence correctly uses "either...or" to present two positive options?

Either you can buy a car or save money for a trip.
Either you can buy a car, or you save money for a trip.
You can either buy a car or save money for a trip.
You can buy a car either or save money for a trip.