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Viceidol Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Can we put "nor" in front of "and"?

As I know, nor is a conjunction, so I think to put and in front of it is wrong. But I often see "and nor..." in some writings. For example: She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. (From Google Dictionary)

Could you please explain why two conjunctions are allowed in this case?

Thank you so much!
  

Top answer

Viceidol Could you please explain why two conjunctions are allowed in this case? They're not. Google used a bad example, you might want to find a more reliable dictionary.

— RayH

  • Viceidol Could you please explain why two conjunctions are allowed in this case?
  • They're not.
  • Google used a bad example, you might want to find a more reliable dictionary.
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ViceidolCould you please explain why two conjunctions are allowed in this case?
They're not. Google used a bad example, you might want to find a more reliable dictionary.
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ViceidolShe doesn't like them and nor does Jeff.
Hi Viceidol

I might equate that sentence with these:

She doesn't like them and neither does Jeff.
She doesn't like them and Jeff doesn't either.
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ViceidolCould you please explain why two conjunctions are allowed in this case?
Two conjunctions are allowed in this case because writers and readers are not as vigilant as they used to be. In other words, the world is going to the dogs, and no one pays attention norcares anymore about correct usage!
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