'Either' and 'neither' with verbs

0 No. Both of these words can only be used for a choice between two possibilities. 0-

0 I mean could they be used before verbs? For example: he either plays soccer or tinkers with his car. 0-

0Yes, I think the sentence is okay, Anon. I would use that beyond doubt... (But I am not a native!)0-

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01cite10Anonymous12cite10For example: he either plays soccer or tinkers with his car.12blockquote

10I don't see anything wrong with this.0-

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01cite10Anonymous12cite10I mean could they be used before verbs?12blockquote

10 Yes, it can be done, but sometimes it sounds awkward.02br
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01i00You can either stay or leave.02i02br
01i00Jack neither approves nor disapproves of the plan.02i02br


0 Thanks for the answers.02br
00Yet another question: is it possible to put 'both' before verbs in the same way? 0-

0 Hi,02br
00could you please explain to my children (using precise english grammar rule references) why it is wrong to use the expession "for why" (eg I will tell you for why). This has started to appear all over television and eminates from the US but causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up every tme I hear it.02br
00Yes, this is rather annoying, isn't it?0

0Oh, no!!! System malfunction. This is an answer to a question posed in ANOTHER thread!!! 05002br
00Help, help! The sky is falling.02br
00CJ 010id38

CJ, don't panic. Here's a refreshing mixture for you. [D]

AnonymousYet another question: is it possible to put 'both' before verbs in the same way?

Yes, I guess.

e.g. She can both stay and go away.