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Anonymous52111 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Problem: 'And/or'

I need your help to explain this meaning and give some examples. Thanks.
  

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Hi, It's best if you give some examples, and then we can help you with any problems that we see. OK? Clive

— Clive

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  • Clive
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Hi,

It's best if you give some examples, and then we can help you with any problems that we see. OK?

Clive
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And/or just means that either "and" or "or" may be used in the sentence. In pure logic, OR means and/or, and XOR (exclusive or) means or. Observe:

A AND B : Both A and B must exist
A OR B : A must exist, or B must exist, or both A and B must exist
A XOR B : A must exist, or B must exist, but NOT BOTH A and B

If I was inviting two people to a barbecue, I could
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X and/or Y = (X and Y) or (X or Y) = (X and Y) or X or Y.

(EX) 'You have to learn English and/or French.'
There are three alternatives as my answer.
[1] OK, I'll learn English and French.
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Well, at least they have finally gave the excellent explanations to the subject of this as I desired. Thanks everyone!
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Hello English helpers,

I have a question. Can there be more than two items in a "and/or" sentence? If possible, then please give an example. Thank you.
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