Either...or / neither...nor/both...and /not only...but also
A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. (both...and)
A true friend is someone who is both caring and loving.
Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both...and)
Both Fred and Linda like helping their friends.
Harry used to date Ann. Or was it Helen? (either...or)
Harry used to date either Ann or Helen.
He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both...and)
He felt both disappointed and misunderstood.
He never listens to or advises his friends when they have a problem. (neither...nor)
He neither listens to nor advises his friends when they have a problem.
I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. (not only...but also)
I've betrayed not only your trust but also your love for me.
Brian isn't very considerate. Neither is Tom. (neither...nor)
Neither Brian nor Tom is very considerate.
Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither...nor)
Neither Richard nor John kept her secret.
Rachel should apologize or leave. (either...or)
Rachel should either apologize or leave.
We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. (not only...but also)
We should learn to accept not only our weaknesses but also our strengths.
___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party.
both...and
I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theater. Which do you prefer?
either...or
Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul.
either...or
Paul has been neglecting us. He ___ calls ___ hangs out with us anymore.
neither...nor
You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends.
neither...nor
___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated.
neither...nor
He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable.
not only...but also / both...and
___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship.
not only...but also / both...and