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Guyper Posted 17 years ago
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Neither...nor
"You show no signs of agitation nor do you exhibit any curiosity concerning my humble self!"
Hi, is "neither" supposed to be included in the phrase due to the presence of "nor," but it's been omitted because it's an informal speech? Or is it a different reason?
Thank you
Hi, is "neither" supposed to be included in the phrase due to the presence of "nor," but it's been omitted because it's an informal speech? Or is it a different reason?
Thank you
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Guyper is "neither" supposed to be included in the phrase due to the presence of "nor," No. neither does not have to be present. There is already a negative in the first sentence ( no ), which is all that is required.
- Guyper is "neither" supposed to be included in the phrase due to the presence of "nor," No.
- neither does not have to be present.
- There is already a negative in the first sentence ( no ), which is all that is required.
- nor is taken to mean "and ...
- not".
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Guyper is "neither" supposed to be included in the phrase due to the presence of "nor,"No. neither does not have to be present. There is already a negative in the first sentence (no), which is all that is required. nor is taken to mean "and ... not".
You show no signs of agitation and you do not exhibit any cu
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