Either or

 

Here are some examples of "either/or" statements with explanations:

Either you study for the exam or you go to the party.

Explanation: This statement presents two options, studying for the exam or going to the party, implying that the person must choose one and cannot do both. It suggests that the person has to make a decision between their academic responsibilities and socializing.

• You can either eat the cake or save it for later.

Explanation: This statement presents two choices, eating the cake immediately or saving it for later consumption. It implies that the person cannot do both at the same time and needs to choose between immediate gratification or delaying the enjoyment of the cake.

• You can either take the bus or walk to the office.

Explanation: This statement presents two transportation options, taking the bus or walking, suggesting that the person must select one method to reach their destination. It implies that the person cannot use both modes simultaneously and needs to decide between convenience (taking the bus) or physical activity (walking).

• Either you apologise for your behaviour or face the consequences.

Explanation: This statement presents a situation where the person is given two options: apologizing for their behavior or dealing with the negative consequences of their actions. It implies that the person cannot avoid accountability and must choose between admitting their mistake and trying to make amends or facing the repercussions.

• Either you accept the job offer or decline it.

Explanation: This statement presents a binary choice for the person receiving a job offer. They are given the option to accept the offer and proceed with the job or decline it. It implies that there is no middle ground or negotiation possible, and the person must make a definitive decision.

In all these examples, the "either/or" construction is used to present a situation with two mutually exclusive choices, indicating that only one of the options can be selected. The person or subject involved is required to make a decision between the presented alternatives.

1. Either you study hard or you fail the exam.

2. You can either go to the party or stay at home.

3. We can either watch a movie or play board games.

4. Either she is telling the truth or she is lying.

5. You can either have chocolate cake or vanilla cake.

6. Either he goes to the gym or he goes for a run.

7. We can either go shopping or visit the museum.

8. You can either wear a dress or wear jeans to the party.

9. Either we leave now or we miss the train.

10. You can either take the bus or walk to school.

11. Either he apologizes or we end our friendship.

12. We can either have pizza or pasta for dinner.

13. You can either take the stairs or use the elevator.

14. Either we go to the beach or we go hiking.

15. You can either buy the blue shirt or the red one.

16. Either she accepts the job offer or she declines it.

17. We can either go to the concert or watch a movie at home.

18. You can either join the team or sit on the sidelines.

19. Either we solve the problem together or we give up.

20. You can either save your money or spend it all.

Either/ or..

Question: 

You can take the bus. You can walk to the office.

Answer:

You can either take the bus or walk to the office.

Question: 

You apologise for your behaviour.

You face the consequences.

Answer:

Either you apologise for your behaviour or face the consequences.

Question: 

She can attend the meeting.

He can attend the meeting.

Answer: 

Either she or he can attend the meeting.

Question: 

You can choose this way.

You can choose that way.

Answer: 

You can choose either this way or that way.

In all these examples, the "either/or" construction is used to present a situation with two mutually exclusive choices, indicating that only one of the options can be selected. The person or subject involved is required to make a decision between the presented alternatives.

Now speak with your friends and family using the following pairs with either or.

1. Tea or coffee?

2. Cats or dogs?

3. Summer or winter?

4. Pizza or pasta?

5. Facebook or Twitter?

6. Reading or watching movies?

7. Beach or mountains?

8. Sweet or savory?

9. Morning person or night owl?

10. Fiction or non-fiction?

11. City life or countryside?

12. Android or iPhone?

13. Comedy or drama?

14. Cycling or running?

15. Facebook or Instagram?

16. Dancing or singing?

17. Action movies or romantic movies?

18. E-book or physical book?

19. Sunflower or rose?

20. Chocolate or vanilla?