Tip of the Day:

Either/Or

Usage Tip

'Either … or' is used in sentences giving a positive sense. Either one or the other subject does a given action. Subjects connected by 'either … or' take either a plural or singular verb conjugation depending on the subject (a singular or a plural) closer to the conjugated verb. In other words, in a sentence with 'either ... or' there will be two parts to the subject - one following 'either' and the other following 'or'.

If the subject following 'or' is singular use the singular form of the verb. If the subject is plural, use the plural form of the verb.

Example Sentences

Either she or the boys have made a mess in this room.
Either the students or the teacher takes a day off every month.

Quiz of the Day - Colloquial Pairs:

 

This vocabulary quiz focuses on common 'pair phrases' such as 'by and large', 'by and large'. etc.

Colloquial Pairs

English Worksheet of the Day - Cover Letter - Successful Job Application Letters:

 

The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter. Included are examples of well-written cover letters and useful language formulas.

Cover Letter - Successful Job Application Letters

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