Exercise 130—Either—or, Neither—nor
These conjunctions are correctly used in speaking of two things only. Care must be taken to use or with either and nor with neither. In comparing three or more things use any of them, none of them, or no.
In the following sentences use only the correct italicized forms:
1. Neither effort nor—or money was spared in the undertaking.
2. I have considered planting maple, oak, and elm trees, but neither—none of them seems to grow well in this climate.
3. We do not believe in either enduring oppression nor—or killing the oppressor. We believe in arbitration.
4. He has no—neither time, patience, nor—or energy.
5. If you ask me which of the three I prefer, I'll be frank and tell you I like neither—none of them.
6. Three courses will be given in the subject this year; you may take either—any one of them.
7. I had already passed three branch roads, but neither—none of them had looked familiar to me.