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WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 57

Question 57 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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That book is neither ______.

  • A. his or yours
  • B. his not yours
  • C. his nor yoursCorrect
  • D. his own nor yours

Explanation

'Neither' collocates with 'nor', while 'either' collocates/goes with 'or'; and this should not be interchanged. Example: (i) They neither travelled nor stayed at home. (ii) They will either travel or stay back.

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