Understanding "Either", and Either/or - A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to today's lesson on "Either"! In this video we're going to study the uses of "either" as a determiner, pronoun, and conjunction
"Either" as a Determiner:
When used as a determiner, "either" indicates a choice between two options. For example:
• You can have either the blue pen or the red pen.
• We can go to either the cinema or the theatre tonight.
It's important to note that "either" is typically followed by the singular form of the noun it modifies.
You can have either the blue pen or the red pens.
2. "Either" as a Pronoun:
As a pronoun, "either" stands for one of two previously mentioned alternatives. For instance:
• I have two choices for lunch; I can have either the salad or the sandwich.
• There are two roads to the city, we can take either.
Just as when used as a determiner, "either" as a pronoun is also followed by a singular verb:
• Either of the options is suitable for me.
• Either is fine with me.
3. "Either/Or" Conjunction:
"Either/or" is a correlative conjunction used to present two alternatives, suggesting that only one of them may be chosen. Consider these examples:
• You can either come to the party or stay home.
• The deadline for the project is either tomorrow or the day after.
When using "either/or" in a sentence, the verb can agree with the noun closest to it:
• Either the manager or his team members are responsible for this mistake.
• Either his team members or the manager is responsible for this mistake.

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