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Lev Landau Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Implied negative + Either?
Hi everybody,
I'm wondering if either can be used in a situation where a negative statement has been implied previously?
For example, in the following situation:
--- I went to her birthday party last night. Her parents were with her so we only had soft drink (i.e. we did not drink alcohol) and didn't smoke either. ---
Is there anything wrong with putting either at the end of the last sentence?
Can someone please answer this question?
Thank you very much.
I'm wondering if either can be used in a situation where a negative statement has been implied previously?
For example, in the following situation:
--- I went to her birthday party last night. Her parents were with her so we only had soft drink (i.e. we did not drink alcohol) and didn't smoke either. ---
Is there anything wrong with putting either at the end of the last sentence?
Can someone please answer this question?
Thank you very much.
Top answer
I think "either" is acceptable. It should say: "we only had soft drinks and didn't smoke either"
- I think "either" is acceptable.
- It should say: "we only had soft drinks and didn't smoke either"
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I think "either" is acceptable.
It should say: "we only had soft drinks and didn't smoke either"
It should say: "we only had soft drinks and didn't smoke either"
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Lev LandauIs there anything wrong with putting either at the end of the last sentence?No. It's fine. (drinks)
CJ
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