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erik19283
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 Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:17 am Post subject: and... either VS but... either |
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Hello,
I'd like to know if those are all correct and simply have a difference in emphasis or meaning, or if some are totally wrong.
I am wondering if both "and" and "but" can make usage of "either".
To me, it seems like I could use either but the emphasis would be a little different. What do you, native speakers, think about it?
1) He can't drive well and I can't drive well either.
2) He can't drive well but I can't drive well either.
3) I am not American and you are not American either.
4) I am not American but you are not American either.
5) We're not going to that place and you aren't either.
6) We're not going to that place but you aren't either.
Thank you for your help. |
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kurisuti
Joined: 26 Jan 2005
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:14 am Post subject: |
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| 1) He can't drive well and I can't drive well either. |
Emphasizes that neither of you can drive well, puts you both on an equal level.
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| 2) He can't drive well but I can't drive well either. |
Emphasizes that even though he can't drive well, you (who are considered higher in rank) canb't either.
Using and with either connects the two subjects you're comparing.
Using but with either is used to clarify that the 2nd subject isn't making fun of/criticizing the 1st subject. It lessens the harshness.
Does that help? It's a bit difficult to explain, even for me as a native speaker ^^; |
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