Idx | 0959 |
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Keyword | either |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | We either can go by bus or by car. |
Correct Sentence | We can go either by bus or by car. |
Cloze Error Sentence | We [[either can go]] by bus or by car. |
Cloze Sentence | We [[can go either]] by bus or by car. |
Cloze Answer | can go either |
Choices | can go either | either can go |
Explanation | The position of either should be the same as the position of or (i.e. immediately before a subject, immediately before a main verb, immediately after a verb, etc): 'Either stay or go.' 'You should either stay or go.' 'You should stay either here or at home.' 'You should stay with either me or your uncle.' Note that this rule applies mainly in formal styles. In everyday conversation, either often goes immediately before the main verb: 'We can either go by bus or by car.' |
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