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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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I can't do X and neither you.

Is this correct? Wouldn't it be "I can't do X and neither can you"?
Also, would "I can't do X and nor can you" be correct?
Thanks in advance.
  

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"I can't do X and neither can you" is fine. Your second one doesn't work. " - A.

— Avangi

  • "I can't do X and neither can you" is fine.
  • Your second one doesn't work.
  • " - A.
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"I can't do X and neither can you" is fine.

Your second one doesn't work. You can actually save a word:
"I can't do X nor can you."

- A.
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AnonymousAlso, would "I can't do X and nor can you" be correct?
No, Neither you nor I can do it, or Neither of us can do it.
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So "I can't do X and neither you" is incorrect?
Thanks!
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AnonymousSo "I can't do X and neither you" is incorrect?Thanks!
Yes, it's plain wrong.

Nobody will say it like that. When 2 people are not able to do something, we can say: " let's face it,

I know I can't do it, but neither can you."
or " Neither you nor I can do it."
or " Neither of us can do it"
But the form in which they are ex
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Avangi"I can't do X nor can you."
Hi,
Are you guys shooting me down on this one, or did I not make it clear that I considered it correct?

Regards, - A.
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