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Grammar and Linguistics > never - nor ?
never - nor ?
Delphine 05
never - nor ?
Good morning from Belgium :) Once again I need your help! I �m trying to prepare a text for my students (beginner level) and I have a little problem. Is the sentence below correct? What do you think? Can I use "never - nor" together in the same sentence? "They
never watch TV nor surf on the Internet because they don�t have electricity. " I just don �t want to use the expressions "neither - nor / either - or" because it �s too difficult for them. Thanks a lot for your help Have a nice day Delphine
14 Mar 2010
libertybelle
It �s probably correct - but not very often used anymore. I would say - They never watch tv or surf on the internet..... I think the old expression, which is still used with those two words is: Neither here nor there.
14 Mar 2010
Mariethe House
I would say: They never watch TV or surf the internet ( not surf on ) I guess: never nor is correct.
14 Mar 2010
libertybelle
That �s right Mariethe - or surf the internet!
14 Mar 2010
Delphine 05
Thanks a lot ! It �s also easier to understand "They never watch TV or surf the
internet "
14 Mar 2010
miss_alejandra
yes! I always use or for negative statements, and the other structure when it is a must but only for older students with intermediate level.
14 Mar 2010