Câu phức tạp với “either…or” và “neither…nor”

Các cấu trúc “either…or” và “neither…nor” được dùng để đưa ra lựa chọn hoặc phủ định giữa hai hoặc nhiều yếu tố.

“Either…or”

Cấu trúc cơ bản:
- Either + A + or + B
  Ví dụ: You can either go to the cinema or stay at home.
Câu phức tạp với mệnh đề phụ:
- Either + A + or + B + (main clause) Ví dụ: Either you can start working on the project now or you can wait until next week, but you must finish it on time.
Câu với nhiều lựa chọn:
- Either + (A + or + B) + or + C Ví dụ: Either the manager will approve the proposal or the team will need to revise it, or we will have to cancel the meeting.

“Neither…nor”

Cấu trúc cơ bản:
- Neither + A + nor + B
  Ví dụ: Neither the red dress nor the blue one fits me well.
Câu phức tạp với mệnh đề phụ:
- Neither + A + nor + B + (main clause) Ví dụ: Neither the software nor the hardware is functioning correctly, so we need to get them fixed immediately.
Câu với nhiều phủ định:
- Neither + (A + nor + B) + nor + C Ví dụ: Neither the coach nor the players nor the fans were satisfied with the team’s performance.

Một số lưu ý:

Đối với chủ ngữ số nhiều: Khi sử dụng “either…or” hoặc “neither…nor”, chủ ngữ sau “either…or” và “neither…nor” thường phải theo quy tắc số nhiều nếu các thành phần trước đó là số nhiều.
- Ví dụ: Either the students or the teacher has to be present. / Neither the students nor the teacher are ready.
Đối với mệnh đề đồng chủ ngữ: Nếu các mệnh đề có cùng một chủ ngữ, bạn có thể dùng “either…or” hoặc “neither…nor” mà không cần phải lặp lại chủ ngữ.
- Ví dụ: He will either go to the park or stay home. / She will neither confirm nor deny the report.

Bài tập

Either you finish your homework now, ________ you’ll have to do it tomorrow.
Neither the teacher ________ the students were aware of the schedule change.
You can either call me tonight ________ email me in the morning.
Neither the rain ________ the snow could stop the outdoor event.
Either we start the meeting now ________ we reschedule it for later.
Neither the red car ________ the blue one is available for rent.
You can either have coffee ________ tea with your breakfast.
Neither the manager ________ the assistant knew about the sudden change.
Either the book is on the table ________ it’s in the bag.
Neither the cat ________ the dog wanted to go outside.
Either you can choose the red dress ________ the blue one.
Neither his explanation ________ his apology made any difference.
Either you can attend the workshop ________ you can watch the video later.
Neither the director ________ the actors were present at the rehearsal.
You can either meet us at the café ________ at the park.
Neither the students ________ the teachers were aware of the change.
Either she will travel to Paris ________ she will stay home.
Neither the chef ________ the waiter knew the recipe for the special dish.
Either the concert starts at 7 PM ________ it’s postponed to a later date.
Neither the sun ________ the clouds could be seen through the dense fog.
Either you finish the assignment by Friday ________ you risk failing the course.
Neither the laptop ________ the tablet was functioning properly.
Either you take the job offer ________ you look for another opportunity.
Neither the news ________ the weather affected our plans for the day.
Either we have a picnic at the park ________ we stay indoors and play games.
Neither the driver ________ the passengers were injured in the accident.
Either you can borrow my book ________ you can buy your own copy.
Neither the film ________ the book was as interesting as the other.
Either the kids can play outside ________ they can stay inside and watch TV.
Neither the old house ________ the new apartment felt like home.
Either you will start working on the project immediately ________ you will be replaced.
Neither the actor ________ the director was available for comment.
Either the cake is in the oven ________ it’s already on the table.
Neither the keys ________ the wallet were found in the drawer.
Either she will help you with the project ________ you will have to do it alone.
Neither the book ________ the movie was suitable for young children.
Either we go out for dinner ________ we cook something at home.
Neither the book ________ the magazine had the information I needed.
Either you can study in the library ________ you can work from home.
Neither the company ________ its employees were aware of the policy change.
Either you can join us for the trip ________ you can stay here and rest.
Neither the lunch ________ the dinner was as good as we expected.
Either you need to be on time ________ we won’t be able to start the meeting.
Neither the old version ________ the new version of the software worked.
Either you finish this task by tomorrow ________ you face a penalty.
Neither the students ________ the teachers knew the new classroom schedule.
Either we play soccer in the park ________ we go for a swim in the pool.
Neither the phone ________ the email reached her before the meeting.
Either you can attend the seminar ________ you can read the materials online.
Neither the new employee ________ the old one could handle the situation effectively.
Either you need to call me back later ________ you will miss the deadline.
Neither the movie ________ the book had a satisfactory ending.
Either you pay the fine today ________ you will have to pay more tomorrow.
Neither the hotel ________ the motel had the amenities we were looking for.
Either you can stay in the city ________ you can move to the countryside.
Neither the students ________ the teachers understood the new concept.
Either you can stay and help with the work ________ you can leave now.
Neither the train ________ the bus arrived on time.
Either you take a vacation next month ________ you take it at the end of the year.
Neither the holiday decorations ________ the music could lift our spirits.
Either you can do the exercise now ________ you can do it later.
Neither the old policy ________ the new one was effective in solving the issue.
Either you can have a large room ________ you can have a smaller one with a better view.
Neither the interview ________ the application process was straightforward.
Either you finish the report by the end of the day ________ you’ll have to face consequences.
Neither the rain ________ the strong winds could stop the parade.
Either you can take the direct flight ________ you can choose a connecting flight.
Neither the phone call ________ the text message reached her.
Either you can pick up the groceries today ________ we can get them tomorrow.
Neither the chef ________ the sous-chef knew the recipe for the dish.
Either you meet the deadline ________ you submit a request for an extension.
Neither the sports game ________ the movie premiere was scheduled for tonight.
Either you can follow the instructions ________ you can ask for help.
Neither the car ________ the bike was suitable for the rough terrain.
Either you can take a nap now ________ you can sleep early tonight.
Neither the book ________ the course materials were helpful for the exam.
Either you accept the offer now ________ you risk losing the opportunity.
Neither the explanation ________ the demonstration clarified the issue.
Either we have a meeting in the morning ________ we schedule it for the afternoon.
Neither the internet connection ________ the phone signal was working well.
Either you can pay by credit card ________ you can use cash.
Neither the city ________ the countryside offered the kind of living conditions we wanted.
Either you handle the situation carefully ________ you could make it worse.
Neither the train ________ the bus was on time for the scheduled departure.
Either you can choose the green shirt ________ the blue one for the event.
Neither the ice cream ________ the cake was suitable for the party.
Either you finish your meal now ________ you can have it later.
Neither the new policy ________ the old one addressed the employees’ concerns.
Either you stay for the entire event ________ you leave early.
Neither the early start ________ the late finish was convenient for everyone.
Either you can write the report yourself ________ you can have someone else do it.
Neither the staff ________ the clients were pleased with the service.
Either you can meet with me later ________ you can send me the details by email.
Neither the photo ________ the video captured the essence of the event.
Either you can take the promotion ________ you can decline it.
Neither the painting ________ the sculpture fit the theme of the gallery.
Either you follow the instructions carefully ________ you risk making a mistake.
Neither the product ________ the service met our expectations.
Either we choose to stay at the hotel ________ we book a rental house.
Neither the speech ________ the presentation was effective in convincing the audience.