Question

Either' and 'neither' are distributive pronouns. They are used to denote comparison or choice between two things. They can replace each other in a sentence.
A) 'Either' and 'neither' are distributive pronouns.
B) They are used to denote distribution between two things.
C) They can replace each other in a sentence.
D) No change

Answer 1

Hint: Let's start with some definitions. That should make things a little clearer. To begin with, none of these words has a negative connotation. It also means "no." This may seem difficult at first, but keep in mind that neither is often described as none of. It is neither one nor the other, according to the dictionary meaning.

Complete answer:
The mistake can be spotted in option C which is “They can replace each other in a sentence”. The distributive pronouns 'either' and 'neither' apply to one person or thing at a time. They're both used to express a distinction or preference between two items, but while "either" has a positive connotation, "neither" has a negative connotation. Either of the girls is worthy of winning," for example, implies that both girls are equally good and have a chance to win. "Neither of the girls is capable of winning," on the other hand, implies that they will all fail. As a result, the terms "either" and "neither" cannot be substituted in a sentence because they have opposing meanings. Option C is right because the question asks you to choose the option that has the error. Options A, B, and D, on the other hand, are all wrong.

Note: A distributive pronoun considers individual members of a group rather than the entire group as a whole. There are three types: one, neither, and others. There are also distributive determiners, in addition to distributive pronouns (also called distributive adjectives).