Oct 3, 2010 · Likewise, “She didn’t speak slowly or clearly” has a better ring to it than “She didn’t speak slowly nor clearly.” [BUT] When to Use Either “Nor” or “Or” If, on the other hand, the …

The NOAD defines nor as:. used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as neither or not) to indicate that they are each untrue or …

Aug 1, 2014 · Garner in his Modern American Usage (p571) would recommend or in Op's sentence. As Garner states: When the negative of a clause or phrase has appeared at the …

Neither always goes with nor and either always goes with or, without exception. You certainly can retain or in the negative sense, but not in conjunction with neither. Thus, your notations would …

Jun 12, 2015 · Which is the correct use of nor and or in the following sentence? We pursued careers that we sought after and achieved, and entered others that we never expected or …

Feb 2, 2012 · "Nor me" is still less acceptable than "Nor I" in this context. "Me neither" or "Nor me." would be a response to the speaker being the object, such as when the initial statement …

Jul 13, 2015 · 'Nor' is the correct choice. Your sentence (as is) requires negation and a coordinating conjunction. Both 'neither' and 'nor can provide the negation. However, only 'nor' …

Aug 13, 2016 · I do accept that nor generally is paired with neither, but it need not be the only combination possible. There is an explanation about the word 'Nor' found in Grammar.com …

Nov 26, 2021 · "Neither my mother nor I was conscious of rudeness" "Neither my mother nor I were conscious of rudeness" I thought it was the latter, but the grammar checker I use isn't …

Neither the first nor the second version of the original, written in Latin - the language of science at the time - have/has survived until our time. Or should I use plural for versions? Neither the first …