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Winkydragonfly
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 Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:52 am Post subject: Which one will you choose? |
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There are many buildings on____side of the road.
A.every
B.both
C.either
I chose the answer B...But the right answer is C.
Why?
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Mister Micawber
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In order for B to be correct, the noun must be plural: sides.
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Winkydragonfly
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Thanks.You are right! 
But could you tell me why C is right? 
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Mister Micawber
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A road has only two sides, so every is not appropriate.
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Winkydragonfly
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I think we should use each instead of either here!
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Mister Micawber
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Either is fine, Winky.
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Winkydragonfly
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But I still don't know why either is right here?
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LucentShade
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"Either" implies "You can look at either side of the road, and there will be buildings." Another example:
The controversial new law has strong supporters on either side of the debate. [=on both sides of the debate] |
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Winkydragonfly
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Thanks! 
Now I know it!
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