Either A Or B In Negation
We business executives can't ignore either the population's demands nor the lack of clear actions on the part of the government to resolve them.
I thought it should be "or" because I memorised "either A or B" as a set phrase. But my book says 'nor' is grammatical because of can't. Would you tell me if this is true? I can't believe it, not agreeing with that. Here is an explanation that I can rely on.
Practical English Usage says ?I don't speak either French or German.
Collins Cobuild Usage says ?... music that fails to be either funny or funky. ?They found no sign of either him or his son.
Thus, I believe "either A or B" in negation is right.
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KeunChulLee should be "or" I agree. That's how the pattern goes most of the time. ) KeunChulLee I believe "either A or B" in negation is right.
- KeunChulLee should be "or" I agree.
- That's how the pattern goes most of the time.
- ) KeunChulLee I believe "either A or B" in negation is right.
- It is.
- You will find both patterns in published works; however, not ...
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KeunChulLeeshould be "or"
I agree. That's how the pattern goes most of the time. (The other pattern is not wrong, though.)
KeunChulLeeI believe "either A or B" in negation is right.
It is.
You will find both patterns in published works; however, not ... either ... or can be found in the thousands whe
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