| Element | FORM/USE: 'NEITHER' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CONJUNCTIONS |
| SubCat | coordinating |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'Neither' or 'Nor' + inverted auxiliary or 'be' + subject to add to a previous related negative clause, to focus on an additional negative factor. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Nevertheless, I have no recollection of ever leaving my diary. In fact, I can clearly remember that I kept it with me all the time I was working. Neither do I remember losing it during the time I was on the platform waiting for my train to pull in. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Catalan; Pass) Maybe he will eventually get over this terrible experience, but he's bound to be a lonelier boy than he was. Nor does Jack's future look any more promising. (Italy; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Italian; Pass) There are also considerable disturbances during day-time. It is, for example, not possible to lead a conversation, e.g. on the veranda, without shouting. Nor is it possible to watch television peacefully without the thunderous noise in the background. (Germany; C2 MASTERY; 1993; German; Pass) At first, I didn’t pay attention to the large number of magazines and newspapers she subscribed to. Neither did I oppose her 'need' to get new clothes every month. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1998; Catalan; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Neither do I remember losing it during the time I was on the platform waiting for my train to pull in. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Catalan; Pass) Nor does Jack's future look any more promising. (Italy; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Italian; Pass) Nor is it possible to watch television peacefully without the thunderous noise in the background. (Germany; C2 MASTERY; 1993; German; Pass) Neither did I oppose to her 'need' to get new clothes every month. (Spain; C2 MASTERY; 1998; Catalan; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
