Basic Details
Word: Neither
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun
Meaning: Not one or the other of two options.
Synonyms: Not either
Antonyms: Either
Idioms and Phrases
- Neither fish nor fowl: Something that does not fit clearly into any category. Example: "The movie was neither fish nor fowl, failing to please fans of both genres."
- Neither here nor there: Something that is not important or relevant to the discussion. Example: "His opinion on the colour of the walls is neither here nor there to the main topic of our meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Neither of the two dresses I tried on fit me properly.
Example 2: My brother likes neither chocolate nor vanilla ice cream.
Example 3: We can go to neither the park nor the cinema because its raining.
Fun Fact
The word "neither" comes from the Old English word "nither," meaning "not either." It has been used for thousands of years to indicate a choice between two options where neither is selected.
Famous Quote
"In a world of choices, sometimes it is wise to choose neither." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "neither" mean?
a) One of the two options
b) Not one or the other of two options
c) Both options
d) More than two options
Answer: b) Not one or the other of two options
2. Which of these is a synonym of "neither"?
a) Either
b) Not either
c) Both
d) All
Answer: b) Not either
3. Which word is an antonym of "neither"?
a) Both
b) None
c) Each
d) Either
Answer: d) Either
4. Which sentence uses "neither" correctly?
a) I want neither tea and coffee.
b) Neither of the books look interesting.
c) She chose neither the red nor the blue one.
d) We can go to neither restaurant or caf.
Answer: c) She chose neither the red nor the blue one.
5. What does the idiom "neither here nor there" mean?
a) It matters
b) It is not important
c) It is a specific location
d) It is a fun place
Answer: b) It is not important
