Determiners: All, Both, Neither, None, Either
These determiners specify quantity and reference for groups.
All
Refers to whole group (3+). “All students must attend.”
Both
Refers to two. “Both my parents are teachers.”
Neither
Not one nor the other (of two). “Neither answer is correct.”
None
Not any (of 3+). “None of the students passed.”
Either
One or the other (of two). “You can choose either colour.”
| Word | Number | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3+ | every one | All students are here. |
| Both | 2 | the two | Both doors are open. |
| Neither | 2 | not A nor B | Neither option is good. |
| None | 3+ | not any | None of the answers were right. |
| Either | 2 | one or the other | Either colour suits you. |
Exercises
- Fill: “_____ of my parents speak English.”
- Choose: “Neither/Either answer is acceptable.”
- Write 2 sentences each with “all”, “both”, “neither”.
مدونة التربية و التعليم في الجزائر – دروس، فروض، نتائج امتحانات مدونة التربية والتعليم في الجزائر | تحضير الدروس، فروض واختبارات، نتائج البكالوريا وBEM، مسابقات التوظيف، والتوجيه المدرسي للطلاب وأولياء الأمور.