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Teillu Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of "either".

Hi all,

I would like to know how the word "either" is used, specially if its use is mandatory in some cases.

For example: is this sentence gramatically correct?

*You need to choose either the red one or the blue one.*

And, can I just "forgot" the "either" word?:

*You need to choose the red one or the blue one.*

Has the meaning somehow changed? Where shall I use "either"?

Thanks for your help!!!
  

Top answer

* Either is not mandatory in your example sentence. The meaning has not changed very much. "Either" just emphasizes that you cannot have both choices at the same time.

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  • * Either is not mandatory in your example sentence.
  • The meaning has not changed very much.
  • "Either" just emphasizes that you cannot have both choices at the same time.
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TeilluYou need to choose either the red one or the blue one.*And, can I just "forget" the "either" word?:*You need to choose the red one or the blue one.*
Either is not mandatory in your example sentence.
The meaning has not changed very much. "Either" just emphasizes that you cannot have both choices at the same time.
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