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Souroin Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Either or neither within negative with-phrase

Hello again,

In a phrase with "without", which should be the correct insertion 'either... or ...' or 'neither ... nor ...'? It is, I know, usually said that in a negative sentense either should be used like "there weren't either A or B', so applying this rule, I think either/or combination can be the correct answer...
Can someone give me assurance for this, pls.

Thanks for the help from anybody.


Regards,
Souroin
  

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"with neither anger nor fear" would be better than "without either anger or fear" to my ear, but both of these constructions are correct. "with either ... " is also possible, but "without neither ...

— CalifJim

  • "with neither anger nor fear" would be better than "without either anger or fear" to my ear, but both of these constructions are correct.
  • "with either ...
  • " is also possible, but "without neither ...
  • " is not used!
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"with neither anger nor fear" would be better than "without either anger or fear" to my ear, but both of these constructions are correct. "with either ... or ..." is also possible, but "without neither ... nor ..." is not used!

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Il mio maestro!!

Thank you for anwering my question again, CalifJim, with preferable way... yeah, I prefer "with neither nor" combination, too. Thanks!!

Souroin,
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