Type of words

[JesusArgentina]

Hi everyone , 

 

That was my question on our last live session.

 

What type of word is 'Neither' in this case?

Would you like tea or coffee?’ ‘Neither, thanks.

 

and here;

Neither Oleg’s mother nor his father spoke English.

 

see youuu

 

[Minoo]

Hello Jesus,

 

Thank you for this question.

 

'neither' has different functions. In your first example, it's a determiner. In your second example, it has combined with 'nor' to create a conjunction.

 

You can find further explanation and examples in the Cambridge Dictionary, which is the reference book I usually use:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/neither

 

Enjoy the rest of the week, and see you in our next LIVE session on Saturday.

 

Minoo