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Fenerbahçeli Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Either / neither

hi everybody!

what is the different between either and neither? When do we use them?

and one more question.

what does "in order" mean.

thanks..
  

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Either is used in positive sentences whereas neither is used in negative ones. in order = so as to I went to the bank in order to apply for a loan. She took a management course in order to broaden her job opportunities.

— ReDSanchous

  • Either is used in positive sentences whereas neither is used in negative ones.
  • in order = so as to I went to the bank in order to apply for a loan.
  • She took a management course in order to broaden her job opportunities.
  • Note that you can leave out in order in both sentences.
  • Thus, you can say: I went to the bank to apply for a loan.
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Either is used in positive sentences whereas neither is used in negative ones.

in order = so as to
I went to the bank in order to apply for a loan.
She took a management course in order to broaden her job opportunities.

Note that you can leave out in order in both sentences. Thus, you can say:
I went to the bank to apply for a loan.
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thanks for answer. if we use "either" with positive sentences what about "too" ?

Which one is true? (B1 or B2)

A- I like dogs
B1- I like dogs too
B2 - I like dogs either
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Here are the pairs you want:

I like dogs. I like dogs too.
I don't like dogs. I don't like dogs either.

I like dogs. I do too.
I don't like dogs. I don't either.

I like dogs. So do I.
I don't like dogs. Neither do I.

I like dogs. Me too.
I don't like dogs. Me neither.

With a "not" or "n't" in the sentence, you can't use
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