Either or either of

Complete the following sentences using either or either of.

Hints

Use either before a singular noun. Use either of before a pronoun or a noun with a determiner (e.g. the, my, this etc.) The noun or pronoun after either of is plural, but the verb is singular.

1. There are trees on …………………. side of the road.

a) either
b) either of

2. Come on Monday or Tuesday. ………………. day is OK.

a) Either
b) Either of

3. I don’t know ………………. them.

a) either
b) either of

4. ……………………. the brothers is quite capable of running the business.

a) Either
b) Either of

5. I don’t think ………………… them is at home.

a) either
b) either of

6. ………………….. way leads to the railway station.

a) Either
b) Either of

7. I don’t like ………………… my bosses.

a) either
b) either of

8. ………………. method leads to the same result.

a) Either
b) Either of

9. If ………………… the boys phones, tell him that I am not in town.

a) either
b) either of

Answers

1. There are trees on either side of the road.

2. Come on Monday or Tuesday. Either day is OK.

3. I don’t know either of them.

4. Either of the brothers is quite capable of running the business.

5. I don’t think either of them is at home.

6. Either way leads to the railway station.

7. I don’t like either of my bosses.

8. Either method leads to the same result.

9. If either of the boys phones, tell him that I am not in town.