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Both and both of

December 12, 2016 pdf

Complete the following sentences using both or both of.

1. She has eaten ………………… the burgers.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

2. …………………. my parents are teachers.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

3. ………………… these colors are beautiful.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

4. We have invited ……………….. them.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

5. …………………. us can swim.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

6. She has invited …………………

a) us both
b) both of us
c) Either could be used here

7. ……………….. my children want to be singers.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

8. …………………. the children have gone to bed.

a) both
b) both of
c) Either could be used here

9. …………………. been informed.

a) They have both
b) Both of them
c) Either could be used here

Answers

1. She has eaten both / both of the burgers.

2. Both / Both of my parents are teachers.

3. Both / Both of these colors are beautiful.

4. We have invited both of them.

5. Both of us can swim.

6. She has invited us both / both of us.

7. Both / Both of my children want to be singers.

8. Both / both of the children have gone to bed.

9. They have both been informed. / Both of them have been informed.

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