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English Tip of the Day: 169 Either ... or

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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.

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

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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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