8. I hardly think he accepted any—either of the two offers he received.
9. Neither the doctor or—nor his wife was at home.
10. Both the books look shop-worn. I'll take neither—none.
Exercise 131—Except, Without, Unless
Except and without are prepositions, and are used, therefore, to introduce phrases; unless is a conjunction, and is used to introduce a clause.
In the following sentences insert the correct form, giving a reason for your choice:
1. —— you leave at once, you will miss your train.
2. I cannot learn to swim, —— some one teaches me.
3. I cannot learn to swim —— a teacher.
4. No one could do the work —— me.