Blueclock
please let me know the difference between' either and either of .'
please let me know the difference between either and either of .
1.
I don't know what is the difference of the meaning between "either parent" and " either of my parents".
ex) I don’t know if either parent is coming to the performance.
ex) I don’t know if either of my parents is/are coming to my performance.
2.
I don't know what is the difference of the meaning between "neither parent" and " neither of my parents".
ex) Neither parent is coming to the performance.
ex) Neither of my parents is/are coming to my performance.
In neither parts..
I think "neither parent is" that means parent both are not coming there.
and "neither of parents is/are" that means one of parent is coming there and one of parent is not coming there.
I'd like to know that meanings are right or wrong.
please letting me know.
6 kwi 2019 11:12
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The basic meanings are the same. "neither parent is coming" and "neither of my parents is/are coming" both mean "both of my parents are not coming." "Neither of my parents" is the normal, standard pattern. "neither parent" might be used in in formal writing, or if you have already mentioned both parents.
"My mom is sick, and my dad has to work, so neither (of my) parent(s) is coming."
"Children are expected to be accompanied by at least one parent. If neither (of their) parent(s) comes, the child cannot participate in the activity."
In short: it is ALWAYS OK to say "neither of my parents," while "neither parent" is only OK in a few restricted circumstances. Therefore, I recommend always using "neither of my parents."
The same is true of "either parent" and "either of their parents."
6 kwietnia 2019
1
The meaning of both sentences in example 1 / example 2 is the same and they're all correct
There's nothing wrong with saying 'neither parent', it's the same part of speech as 'either'
6 kwietnia 2019
1
They can be used interchangeably.
6 kwietnia 2019
1
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6 kwietnia 2019
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6 kwietnia 2019
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Blueclock
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angielski, koreański
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