Either, Neither & Both
Vera likes the big house and the small house. She likes __________.
both
Have you ever __________ to a concert?
Been
They've had that minivan __________ five years.
for
He __________ moved yesterday.
already
Which is more polite, A or B? Why?
A. Can you help me move the car?
B. Could you help me move the car?
B. Could tends to be more polite than can.
I like both of the restaurants. We can go to __________.
either
Blake has never __________ at a buffet.
eaten
She's been at the ER __________ early this morning.
since
She said she __________ spoke with him.
already
Which is more polite?
A. Is it okay if I sit here?
B. Do you mind if I sit here?
B
__________ of the cars is automatic; they're both manual.
neither
Have they ever __________ in a truck?
ridden
He's been singing in choir __________ he was 10 years old.
since
He has __________ to move.
yet
Give strong approval to the following:
Could you help me pass out papers?
Of course. Sure. Absolutely. You don't even have to ask. By all means. Anytime.
What is the correct syntax for a "neither + nor" sentence? Give an example.
neither + subject 1 + nor + subject 2
EX: Neither the chair nor the couch was available.
When should we use present perfect tense?
When referring to an action that started in the past, continues now, and continues to be relevant now.
What's the difference between the ER and urgent care? List at least 2 reasons.
ER: Open 24/7, for life-threatening emergencies, more expensive
Urgent care: Sometimes open 24/7, for emergencies, less expensive
When should we use "already?"
An action that has been completed
Give apologetic refusal to the following.
Do you mind if I eat in the bedroom?
I'm sorry, but..., I'm afraid I can't allow..., I wish you could, but, ...
Describe either, neither, and both in terms of pairs of 2 yesses or no's.
Either: yes, no
Both: yes, yes
Neither: no, no
What is the correct syntax for present perfect tense?
subject + has/have + past participle + (object)
When should we use "since" in a sentence? When should we use "for"?
Since: Used for a point in time.
For: Used for a period of time.
When should we use "yet"?
When an action, at this point, has not been completed
You want time off from work. Ask for Friday off both formally and informally.
1. Can I have Friday off? Is it okay if I take Friday off?
2. May/could I have Friday off? Do you mind if I take Friday off?