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기본 개념BASIC CONCEPT
⭐ TODAY'S KEY GRAMMAR
Both, Either, Neither
두 가지에 대해 말할 때 사용하는 표현들

Both → 두 개 모두 (긍정). I like both books.

Either → 둘 중 하나 (긍정/부정). You can choose either option.

Neither → 둘 다 아님 (부정). I like neither movie.

  • Both students passed the test.두 학생 모두 시험에 합격했어요
  • Either answer is fine.둘 중 어떤 답이든 괜찮아요
  • Neither answer is correct.둘 다 정답이 아니에요
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문법 규칙GRAMMAR RULES
BOTH · 둘 다
Both + 복수 명사 + 복수 동사
Both students are here.
EITHER · 둘 중 하나
Either + 단수 명사 + 단수 동사
Either answer is fine.
NEITHER · 둘 다 아닌
Neither + 단수 명사 + 단수 동사
Neither option is good.
접속사 패턴 · CONNECTORS
both...and / either...or / neither...nor
  • Both + and: I like both tea and coffee.
  • Either + or: You can choose either tea or coffee.
  • Neither + nor: I like neither tea nor coffee.
  • Both of / Either of / Neither of + the/my/these + 복수 명사
  • 동사 일치: Both → 복수 동사 / Either, Neither → 단수 동사
  • 대명사로도 사용: Both are correct. / Neither is true.
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긍정문 예시POSITIVE EXAMPLES
  • Both students passed the test.두 학생 모두 시험에 합격했어요
  • Both books are interesting.두 책 모두 재미있어요
  • Both of them are ready.둘 다 준비됐어요
  • Either answer is fine.둘 중 어떤 답이든 괜찮아요
  • You can choose either option.둘 중 아무 옵션이나 선택하세요
  • Either of the shirts fits you.셔츠 둘 중 아무거나 맞아요
  • Neither answer is correct.둘 다 정답이 아니에요
  • I like neither movie.두 영화 모두 안 좋아해요
  • Neither of them is ready.둘 다 준비 안 됐어요
  • Neither dog is friendly.두 개 모두 친화적이지 않아요
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의문문 예시QUESTION EXAMPLES
  • Do both students speak English?두 학생 모두 영어를 하나요?
  • Are both books interesting?두 책 모두 재미있나요?
  • Is either answer correct?둘 중 하나가 맞나요?
  • Can either student help?둘 중 한 학생이 도울 수 있나요?
  • Is neither answer correct?둘 다 틀린 건가요?
  • Did neither student pass?둘 다 합격하지 못했나요?
  • Are both teams ready?두 팀 모두 준비됐나요?
  • Did either of them come?둘 중 한 명이 왔나요?
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상황별 대화 흐름SITUATIONAL DIALOGUES
🏫 학교 상황 · SCHOOL
A: Do both students have their books?
B: Yes, both of them are prepared.
A: Can either student present today?
B: Yes, either one is ready.
✈️ 여행 상황 · TRAVEL
A: Are both hotels available?
B: No, neither is open this weekend.
A: So we can't choose either?
B: Unfortunately, no.
💼 직장 상황 · WORK
A: Did both teams submit their reports?
B: Yes, both did it on time.
A: Is either report missing data?
B: No, both are complete.
💻 온라인 상황 · ONLINE
A: Can I use either browser?
B: Yes, either works fine.
A: Are both browsers secure?
B: Definitely.
🏠 가족 상황 · FAMILY
A: Do both kids want pizza?
B: No, neither likes cheese.
A: So we'll choose something else.
B: Good idea.
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문장 결합 연습SENTENCE COMBINING
I like book A. I like book B.
→ I like both books.
You can choose option A. You can choose option B.
→ You can choose either option.
I don't like movie A. I don't like movie B.
→ I like neither movie.
Student A is ready. Student B is ready.
→ Both students are ready.
Shirt A doesn't fit. Shirt B doesn't fit.
→ Neither shirt fits me.
Team A won. Team B won.
→ Both teams won.
Time A works. Time B works.
→ Either time is fine.
Option A is bad. Option B is bad.
→ Neither option is good.
Answer A is correct. Answer B is correct.
→ Both answers are correct.
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실생활 사용 예시REAL-LIFE USAGE
  • Both documents are attached. You can use either version.📧 이메일 안내 — 두 문서 모두 첨부됨. 둘 중 아무거나 사용 가능.
  • I enjoy both writing and teaching. I don't prefer either one more.📋 자기소개 — 글쓰기와 가르치기 둘 다 좋아함.
  • Neither proposal was accepted. We'll revise both drafts.💼 업무 보고 — 두 제안 모두 거절됨. 두 초안을 수정할 예정.
  • Both cities were beautiful. I'd visit either one again.✈️ 여행 후기 — 두 도시 모두 아름다웠어요.
  • Neither patient showed symptoms. Both tests came back negative.🏥 건강 상담 — 두 환자 모두 증상 없음. 두 검사 결과 음성.
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자주 쓰이는 패턴COMMON PATTERNS
BOTH...AND
I like both tea and coffee.
두 가지 모두를 나타냄
EITHER...OR
You can choose either tea or coffee.
둘 중 하나를 선택
NEITHER...NOR
I like neither tea nor coffee.
둘 다 아님을 나타냄
BOTH OF / EITHER OF / NEITHER OF
Both of them are here. / Neither of them is here.
대명사 형태
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흔한 실수COMMON MISTAKES
✗ Both student is ready.
✓ Both students are ready.
Both + 복수 명사 + 복수 동사
✗ Either books are fine.
✓ Either book is fine.
Either + 단수 명사 + 단수 동사
✗ Neither of them are here.
✓ Neither of them is here.
Neither of + 복수명사이지만 동사는 단수
✗ I like both tea or coffee.
✓ I like both tea and coffee.
both는 and와 함께, or가 아님
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레벨업 팁LEVEL-UP TIPS
TIP 1 · 접속사 짝
both...and / either...or / neither...nor 짝을 기억하세요!
TIP 2 · 동사 일치
Both → 복수 동사, Either/Neither → 단수 동사가 원칙입니다.
TIP 3 · Neither = 부정
Neither는 이미 부정의 의미를 포함하므로 not과 함께 사용하지 않습니다.
TIP 4 · 실생활 활용
선택/비교 상황에서 자연스럽게 사용해보세요. Both are good! / Either is fine!
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연습문제PRACTICE EXERCISES

빈칸에 both, either, neither 중 알맞은 것을 넣으세요.

  • ___ students are ready for the test. (Both)
  • You can choose ___ option. Both are good. (either)
  • I like ___ of the movies. They're both boring. (neither)
  • I like tea. I like coffee. → I like ___ tea ___ coffee. (both...and)
  • Correct: "Either books are fine" → ___ (Either book is fine.)
  • ___ answers are correct. Well done! (Both)
  • ___ option is good. We need a new plan. (Neither)
  • ___ time works for me. Pick whichever you prefer. (Either)
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자가진단 체크리스트SELF-CHECK
  • both, either, neither의 의미 차이를 안다.
  • both...and / either...or / neither...nor를 쓸 수 있다.
  • 동사 일치 규칙을 올바르게 적용할 수 있다.
  • 대화에서 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있다.
  • 흔한 실수를 피할 수 있다.