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Kenny1999 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

grammar question - 'and' 'or'

I don't know anything about you and I don't know anything about him

when they are combined together, which one is correct?

A. I don't know anything about you or him
B. I don't know anything about you and him

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I don't travel a lot and I don't exercise a lot, so I am getting fat....

when they are combined together, which one is correct?

A. I don't travel or exercise a lot
B. I don't travel and exercise a lot

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When illustrating examples in questions

A. Hi, do you like south Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam?
B. Hi, do you like south Asian countries like Thailand or Vietnam?

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No No?

Which one is correct?

A. I have got no check or cash in my purse
B. I have got no check and cash in my purse
C. I have got no check and no cash in my purse

Welcome more difficult examples for illustration. I want to improve my English grammar.
  

Top answer

kenny1999 A. I don't know anything about you or himB. e.

  • kenny1999 A.
  • I don't know anything about you or himB.
  • e.
  • things that apply to them as a couple).
  • (A) treats them separately.
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kenny1999A. I don't know anything about you or himB. I don't know anything about you and him
(B) is referring to things known about them jointly (i.e. things that apply to them as a couple). (A) treats them separately.
kenny1999A. I don't travel or exercise a lotB. I don't travel and exercise a lot
(B) sounds as if trav

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