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Natalli. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Multiple Choice

Please, tell me which option is correct.

E.g. I asked two people the way to the station but ........... of them knew.

a) none b) neither

Thanks in advance

Nata
  

Top answer

hmmmm... "neither" sounds much more posh, so go with that one!! I think "neither" is correct as you are specifically referring to two people.

— Doug Sherman

  • hmmmm...
  • "neither" sounds much more posh, so go with that one!!
  • I think "neither" is correct as you are specifically referring to two people.
  • If it was a group, then I would use "none"...
  • "I asked some people the way to the station but none of them knew the way", or some such....
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hmmmm... "neither" sounds much more posh, so go with that one!! Emotion: smile

I think "neither" is correct as you are specifically refer
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Hi Doug

Actually I am also to the mind, that "neither" would be better

Thanks

Regards

Nata
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Hi Nata,

Neither of them is the correct one, as you talk about two people only.

If there are more than two people objects / people concerned, then you should write none of them.

Regards
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AnonymousHi Nata,
Neither of them is the correct one, as you talk about two people only.
If there are more than two people objects / people concerned, then you should write none of them.

Regards

Thanks a lot Anon
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